Ceramic Woman Shaped Whistle, Presumed Mexican handcarved Perfect condition but for a

Perfect condition but for a tiny dark scuff mark on her nose

it also seems that the figures represent different cultures—some seem South American

just a wonderful example of stunning form following function

with copper shield and woolen tunic

Ceramic Woman Shaped Whistle, Presumed Mexican handcarved Perfect condition but for aWhat a fabulous little woman shaped clay whistle! I think shes Mexican and I love everything about her, from her great red hat with white and blue stripes, to her red lips, to the sun or star like pattern surrounding the hole of the whistle, to her proud profile, which makes me think of a carved figurehead on the prow of a ship. Plus, she whistles! The whistle is in great shaped structurally but its surface shows some age and wear, with some loss