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Object Number
07-78-20/C5070
Display Title
Human effigy whistle
Descriptions
Object Description
Whistle (effigy)
Inventory Description
Ceramic whistle, anthropomorphic figurine, probable pendant, attached to flat trapezoid-shaped back with two small perforated holes at top, molded facial features, wearing headdress, mask and shoulder covering, two perforated holes in stomach and one at back, loss of one arm and leg, mended
Classification
- Whistle
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Mexico
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Guerrero
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<County>
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Acapulco
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 8.7 x 4.4 x 2.7 cm (3 7/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C-5070
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