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Object Number 993-24-20/27424
Display Title Ceramic black peacock whistle
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic black peacock whistle. Marked in pencil "Mary"; probably belonged to Melvin's sister when a child
Inventory Description Whistle, moulded and incised peacock figurine, 4 perforations, unglazed bl
Classification
  • Whistle
Department Ethnographic
Date 1950-1959
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Oaxaca / <County> / San Bartolo Coyotepec
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 10.2 x 8.4 x 9.3 cm (4 x 3 5/16 x 3 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 993-24-20/27424; Mary
Credit Line Gift of Alice B. Melvin, in celebration of donor's father and mother, Professor A. Gordon Melvin and Lorna Strong Melvin, donor's sister, Mary Melvin Petronella, family friend, Luis Hererra Garcia, friend, Richard Paul Baydin, and donor's cats, Miss Amiga, Sir Minky, and Pyewacket
Provenance
Collector Alice B. Melvin (August 16, 1993)
Donor Alice B. Melvin (August 16, 1993)

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