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Object Number 96-35-20/C1140
Display Title Whistle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic sherd, bird effigy lug, incised.
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Yoro / <County> / <City> / Playa de los Muertos
Additional Geographic Terms Ulua Valley
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 6.4 x 6.8 x 7.5 cm (2 1/2 x 2 11/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C1140

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Effigy
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