DepartmentEurope

Horse Whistle

NameWhistle

DateCA 1960, STAFF

Place madeRUSSIA, U.S.S.R., Russia, Europe

MediumCeramic, Tempera Paint, Gold Leaf

DimensionsOverall: 3 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 in. (9 x 4 x 4 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1980.57.237X.

Object numberA.1980.57.237X

DescriptionHand-built ceramic whistles in the shape of a horse. They are slip-coated with a white chalk substance and painted with tempera paint. They both have black facial features, mane, and hooves. One has red ears while the other has orange ears and both have goldleaf. There is a multicolored circle and ring motif painted on both and each have two front legs while the back end forms the mouthpiece.