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Object Number
96-35-20/C1220.2
Display Title
Terra cotta whistle, one hole, turtle shape
Descriptions
Object Description
Ceramic whistle molded in the shape of a turtle, rests on its belly and has four legs, a head, and a tail protruding outward from the body, the tail is the mouthpiece, one perforation on the top of the body
Inventory Description
Ceramic whistle molded in the shape of a turtle, rests on its belly and has four legs, a head, and a tail protruding outward from the body, the tail is the mouthpiece, one perforation on the top of the body
Classification
- Whistle
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: 2.3 x 3.9 x 6.5 cm (7/8 x 1 9/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C1220.2
Provenance
Expedition
Peabody Museum Expedition
(1895-1896)
Collector
Dr. George Byron Gordon
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