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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
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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