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Object Number 43-21-20/14898
Display Title Pottery whistle - bird form. Double-chambered, double mouth piece
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic ocarina, bird. 2 conical legs, suspension hole at center. Dual chambers and mouthpieces.
Inventory Description Ceramic ocarina, bird 2 conical legs, suspension hole at center
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Guetar
  • Huetar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Additional Geographic Terms Guapiles, Northwest
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 4.2 x 3 x 4 cm (1 5/8 x 1 3/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 43-21-20/14898
Provenance
Collector Doris Zemurray Stone (1943)
Donor Donated by Doris Zemurray Stone (1943)

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