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Whistle in bird form
Object Number 33-99-20/2973
Display Title Whistle in bird form
Descriptions
Object Description Whistle, pottery
Inventory Description Ceramic whistle, bird form, molded.
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Uaxactun
Intrasite E plaza; Pit 4
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 7.4 x 4.9 x 2.1 cm (2 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-99-20/2973; 250
Provenance
Collector Dr. Oliver Garrison Ricketson Jr. (1927-1931)
Collector Augustus Ledyard Smith (1927-1931)
Donor Donated by Carnegie Institution of Washington (11/27/1933)

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