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Object Number
43-21-20/14894
Display Title
Four hole ocarina, whale shape; incised decoration, human face on side
Descriptions
Object Description
Black pottery whistle - whale shape; incised decoration on top, human face on side
Inventory Description
Ceramic, figurine, whistle, hollow, human or animal face, incised, perforated
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Guetar
- Huetar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Costa Rica
Additional Geographic Terms
Guapiles, Northwest
Materials
Ceramic, Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 4 x 5.1 x 6.7 cm (1 9/16 x 2 x 2 5/8 in.)
Overall, Weight: 56.7 g (0.057 kg)
Quantity
1
Label on object
43-21-20/14894
Provenance
Collector
Doris Zemurray Stone
(1943)
Donor
Donated by
Doris Zemurray Stone
(1943)
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