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Whistle in human form
Image Not Available for Whistle in human form
Object Number 33-57-20/2362
Display Title Whistle in human form
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic figurine, whistle?, anthropomorphic figure in standing position, elaborate bifurcated headdress with incised details, incised facial features including decorative markings on either side of face, punctate eyes, mouth open in rectangular shape, ear spools, chest and wrist adornments, hands resting on belted waist, one hand holds un-identified object, incised fingers, back side plain, two small perforations on back near base, flat base with large hole, remnants of red pigment on front of figure
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Uloa Valley
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras
Materials Ceramic , Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 9.1 × 6.6 × 4.5 cm (3 9/16 × 2 5/8 × 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-57-20/2362; [dot in green paint]

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