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Flute in form of human head, four holes
Flute in form of human head, four holes
Object Number 97-44-20/C1667
Display Title Flute in form of human head, four holes
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic, flute in form of human head, four playing holes
Inventory Description Ceramic, whistle in form of human head, five playing holes
Classification
  • Ceramic
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Olancho / <County> / Rancheria
Additional Geographic Terms Ulua River
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 8 x 6.1 x 4.4 cm (3 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C1667
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition
Collector Dr. George Byron Gordon

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