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Pottery bird whistle
Object Number 39-44-20/6378
Display Title Pottery bird whistle
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic figurine whistle in shape of bird with rounded body. Mouthpiece on back, playing hole on bottom.
Inventory Description Ceramic figurine whistle in shape of bird with rounded body
Classification
  • Whistle
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Toltec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Mexico City, Vicinity of
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 2.2 x 3.9 cm (2 1/16 x 7/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-44-20/6378
Provenance
Collector Mrs. W.L.H. Lothrop
Donor Donated by Mrs. W.L.H. Lothrop (1939)

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