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Object Number 17-3-20/C8136
Display Title Broken whistles
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic, whistle, zoomorphic (owl?), one suspension hole, 2 playing holes
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 6.1 x 4.9 x 4.2 cm (2 3/8 x 1 15/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C8136

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