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Chocolate ware flutarina with 4 vents, no mouthpiece. Bird effigy. Suspension hole through beak.
Chocolate ware flutarina with 4 vents, no mouthpiece. Bird effigy. Suspension hole through beak.
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
Donor Donated by Anonymous (1976)

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