Bird whistle
Category
Musical instruments, devices and recordings
Date
Unknown
Materials
Earthenware
Measurements
102 x 51 x 84 mm
Collection
Ormesby Hall, Redcar and Cleveland
NT 707446.2
Summary
One of three bird whistles, two cassowaries and a chick made from black earthenware. Inscribed detail on wing plumage and tail, also for eyes and beak. Standing upright on roughly circular bases. Mouthpiece in base.
Provenance
Pennyman collection devised in October 1961 to the National Trust under the terms of Col JBW Pennyman's Will.