Chocolate ware flutarina with 4 vents, no mouthpiece. Bird effigy. Suspension hole through beak.

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Object Number 976-9-20/24676

Display Title Chocolate ware flutarina with 4 vents, no mouthpiece. Bird effigy. Suspension hole through beak.

Descriptions

Object Description Ceramic flutarina, zoomorphic, molded head, arm and wings, incised and engraved, tripod, suspension hole, 4 playing holes, no mouthpiece

Inventory Description Chocolate ware ocarina with 4 vents. Bird effigy. Suspension hole through back

Classification

Figurine

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste

Additional Geographic Terms Nicoya, near

Materials Ceramic

Dimensions Overall: 9 x 8.5 x 6.5 cm (3 9/16 x 3 3/8 x 2 9/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 976-9-20/24676

Provenance

Collector Unknown

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