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Four hole ocarina, three playing holes on top, one on bottom. Very unusual
Four hole ocarina, three playing holes on top, one on bottom. Very unusual
Object Number 48-11-20/17862
Display Title Four hole ocarina, three playing holes on top, one on bottom. Very unusual
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic, figurine, whistle in form of bird, cylindrical. Four playing holes: 3 on top, one on bottom. Very unusual
Inventory Description Ceramic, figurine, whistle in form of bird, cylindrical, six playing holes
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Ulúa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Cortes / <County> / <City> / Chasnigua Farm
Additional Geographic Terms Sula Ulua Valley
Materials Ceramic, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 9.1 x 5.6 x 5.6 cm (3 9/16 x 2 3/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-11-20/17862
Provenance
Collector Doris Zemurray Stone (1947)
Donor Donated by Doris Zemurray Stone (1947-1948)

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