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Two hole ocarina, human form.
Two hole ocarina, human form.
Object Number 96-35-20/C1291
Display Title Two hole ocarina, human form.
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic effigy whistle, human/animal form, feet worn
Inventory Description Ceramic effigy whistle, human/animal form, feet worn
Classification
  • Effigy
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: 7.6 x 6.3 x 4.1 cm (3 x 2 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C1291
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1895-1896)
Collector Dr. George Byron Gordon

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