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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 / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / Filadelfia
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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