This is just the neatest, unique item ! The mouth piece is on the bottom . You push air through and the 2 side vents allow music to me made when holding a finger over the larger hole. I had originally though it to be a bird call … perhaps it does that too ! I purchased this from the estate of a LITERAL WORLD traveler . She had many many cases of collectibles & this was just to neat to pass up ! This vintage item is in EVC . No chips or cracks . It’s perfect for Rooster lovers , whistle collectors , Mexican arts , folk art or pottery collectors as well ! It would make a very unique gift . I’m pretty sure no one will receive 2 of these