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Whistle in form of headless human being, shell stamp
Whistle in form of headless human being, shell stamp
Object Number 977-4-20/25265
Display Title Whistle in form of headless human being, shell stamp
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic ocarina, human form, head missing, 4 playing holes, engraved and red pig
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Additional Geographic Terms Linea Vieja
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 3.3 x 2.4 cm (2 1/16 x 1 5/16 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 977-4-20/25265
Provenance
Collector Unknown
Donor Donated by Anonymous (1977)

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