Siurells from the shops Melicot贸 and Ant貌nia Amengual.
Siurells are traditional whistles from Mallorca (Balearic Islands). They are made of clay painted white with lime and with lines in red and green, and are usually in the shape of people or animals.
They have been a typical present for children for centuries. It is unknown how old they are. Though there are theories that say they originated during the Islamic period (800s-1200s) or relate them to Ancient Cretan archaeological findings, nothing has been proven nor has enough basis to be considered reliable.
But we can speak with much more certainty of the last couple of centuries. Historically, siurells were made by the wives of potters and, even nowadays, the artisans left in the island who make them are all women. Siurells are still sold, but the artisans find that the younger generations don't want to pick up the trade, as happens with many other artisanal jobs nowadays.