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Object Number
17-3-20/C8119
Display Title
Santa Clara flute, bird headdress
Descriptions
Object Description
Ceramic, figurine, flute, human figure wearing bird costume, polychrome. Flute blowhole; blow across back
Inventory Description
Ceramic, figurine, whistle, human figure wearing bird costume, polychrome
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Costa Rica
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Guanacaste
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Filadelfia
Materials
Ceramic, Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 9.9 x 6.1 x 5.3 cm (3 7/8 x 2 3/8 x 2 1/16 in.)
Overall, Weight: 113.4 g (0.113 kg)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C-8119
Provenance
Expedition
Peabody Museum Expedition
Collector
Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop
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