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1 pottery whistle in animal form
1 pottery whistle in animal form
Object Number 967-49-20/23180
Display Title 1 pottery whistle in animal form
Descriptions
Object Description Whistle, effigy, pottery; 1 pottery whistle in animal form
Inventory Description Ceramic, whistle, zoomorph, standing figure, four perforations on stomach and one on back, perforation at top of head creating mouthpiece, one perforation through head for inserting cord or string, appliqued limbs at sides, appliqued and impressed facial features, grey-brown paste
Classification
  • Whistle
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Guatemala / <County> / Guatemala City / Kaminaljuyu
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 6.7 x 3.5 x 3.3 cm (2 5/8 x 1 3/8 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 967-49-20/23180

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