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Four hole ocarina, alligator
Four hole ocarina, alligator
Object Number 51-50-20/18543
Display Title Four hole ocarina, alligator
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic ocarina, alligator, 4 feet, engraved back, 4 playing holes, suspension hole
Inventory Description Ceramic ocarina, alligator, 4 feet, engraved back, 4 playing holes, suspension h
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Guetar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Additional Geographic Terms Mercedes
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 9.1 x 3.2 x 2.9 cm (3 9/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51-50-20/18543; 30
Provenance
Collector Karl P. Curtis
Donor Donated by Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer (1951)
Donor Donated by Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (1951)

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