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Object Number 17-3-20/C8078
Display Title Large figurine whistle, female carrying pot, Period III (exhibit note)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic, red ware anthropomorphic figurine with bowl at shoulder, incised design
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / Nicoya
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 27.5 x 16.5 x 13 cm (10 13/16 x 6 1/2 x 5 1/8 in.) Overall, Weight: 1374.36 g (1.374 kg)
Quantity 1
Label on object C8078
Credit Line Peabody Museum Expedition, S.K. Lothrop, Director, 1917

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