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Object Number 969-2-20/23478
Display Title Pottery whistle-black, 3 in. high
Descriptions
Object Description Pottery whistle-black, 3 in. high
Inventory Description Ceramic bird whistle, black, perf chest/tail, 2 legs, punctate eyes, cock's co
Classification
  • Musical
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 8.9 x 3.8 x 5.9 cm (3 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 2 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 969-2-20/23478 & MEXICO

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