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Object Number
986-26-20/26158
Display Title
Whistle
Descriptions
Object Description
Whistle. small hand molded clay effigy of a warrior. seated cross-legged holding a staff with both hands to the right in front of his body. a rectangular shield is attached on his front left arm. a mask covers his face revealing only his round eyes and nose. hole in top of bell shaped hat and in back of his head for the whistle.
Inventory Description
Ceramic whistle figurine, seated anthropomorph with shield and staff?, crest on head, mended, arm and shield have disarticulated
Classification
- Whistle
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
/
Nayarit
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall (Measurement of largest piece): 8.6 x 6.8 x 4.2 cm (3 3/8 x 2 11/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
986-26-20/26158
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