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Object Number
976-59-20/24938
Display Title
Kneeling male figure, ocarina.
Descriptions
Object Description
Kneeling ocarina figure, zoned-incised red on buff.The figurine is of a nude male wearing a cap. His oversize ears are adorned with earspools. He holds a rectangular object, possibly representing a mirror, in front of him with both hands. Figure is painted white or cream with incised bands painted red. The figurine is a four-note ocarina with the mouthpiece coinciding with the position of the figure’s anus. Often incorrectly shown seated, this figure is correctly positioned in a kneeling position.
Inventory Description
Ceramic effigy, whistle?, molded man, in squatting position, naked, holding a ta
Classification
- Raw Material
- Effigy
Department
Archaeological
Date
200-100 BCE?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Costa Rica
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Puntarenas
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<County>
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<City>
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Carbonero
Additional Geographic Terms
Diquis Region; Osa Penninsula
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 17 x 7.5 cm (6 11/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
976-59-20/24938
Provenance
Donor
Donated by
Anonymous
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