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Object Number
10-4-20/C5358
Display Title
Terra-cotta flute, animal effigy
Descriptions
Object Description
Ceramic, flute, animal, quadruped, head back, mouth open, 3 playing holes. Blow across mouthpiece.
Inventory Description
Ceramic, figurine, whistle, animal, quadruped, head back, mouth open, perforated
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Honduras
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 7.7 x 4.1 x 7.8 cm (3 1/16 x 1 5/8 x 3 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C5358
Provenance
Collector
General Don Luis Bogran
Intermediary
Dr. Augustus Le Plongeon
Exchange participant
American Antiquarian Society
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