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Object Number 96-35-20/C1297
Display Title Terra cotta whistle. Grotesque bird form.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic, figurine, whistle, bird, small wings and legs, incised design, broken
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Yoro / <County> / <City> / Playa de los Muertos
Intrasite Depths from 3 to 25 ft.
Additional Geographic Terms Ulua Valley
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 8.7 x 5.1 x 6.7 cm (3 7/16 x 2 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C1297

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