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Owl head effigy whistle and rattle.
Owl head effigy whistle and rattle.
Object Number 976-33-20/24829
Display Title Owl head effigy whistle and rattle.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic, owl effigy whistle and rattle, modeled and impressed features
Classification
  • Ceramic
Department Archaeological
Date 800 - 1350 AD
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Limon / <County> / <City> / Costa Rica Farm
Additional Geographic Terms Linea Vieja
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 9.2 x 6.8 x 6.7 cm (3 5/8 x 2 11/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-33-20/24829 / 113

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