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Object Number
986-3-20/26130
Display Title
Whistle, effigy
Descriptions
Object Description
Whistle. Mold made effigy with two holes in the back for the whistle. human face and features. elaborate crown-like hat has eight round holes on front and three notches on top.
Inventory Description
Complete ceramic effigy whistle, human/god figure.
Classification
- Effigy
Department
Archaeological
Date
500-1000
Culture
- Late Classic Period
- Ulúa
- Yojoa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Honduras
/
Copan
Additional Geographic Terms
La entrada
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 13.8 x 8.1 x 4.7 cm (5 7/16 x 3 3/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
986-3-20/26130
Provenance
Provenance
Unknown
(1958)
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