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Hunter's Whistle
Hunter's Whistle

Hunter's Whistle

Dateearly–mid 20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood
Dimensions4 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. (11.4 x 3.8 x 4.1 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanes
Object numberGL.72.19.13
On View
On view
Published References"Acquisitions," North Carolina Museum of Art Bulletin 12, nos. 1 and 2 (December 1973), group of objects on long-term loan listed 68.
Exhibition HistoryRaleigh, NC, North Carolina Museum of Art, "The People's Collection, Reimagined," October 7, 2022–present.
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