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Object Number
99-42-20/C2602
Display Title
Terra cotta whistle. Turtle with human head.
Descriptions
Object Description
Whistle, pottery
Inventory Description
Ceramic figurine, whistle, molded turtle shell, legs and tail w/ human face, app
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
/
Tabasco
/
Jonuta
Intrasite
Tombs
Additional Geographic Terms
Usumacinta River and Rio Palezada; junction of; Usumacinta, right bank
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 12.1 x 8.7 x 4.2 cm (4 3/4 x 3 7/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C2602
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