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Object Number 96-35-20/C1290
Display Title Two hole ocarina, figuring bat
Descriptions
Object Description Whistle in shape of a bat
Inventory Description Ceramic, terra cotta effigy whistle, bird form
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Yoro / <County> / <City> / Playa de los Muertos
Intrasite Depths from 3 to 25 ft.
Additional Geographic Terms Ulua Valley
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 7.1 x 7 x 5.5 cm (2 13/16 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C/1290
Credit Line Peabody Museum Expedition: G. B. Gordon, 1895-1896
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1895-1896)
Collector Dr. George Byron Gordon

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