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Object Number 28-1-20/C10138
Display Title Two hole ocarina-style whistle, human or animal with headress, necklace and earplugs
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic figurine, whistle, human or animal with headdress necklace and earplugs
Inventory Description Ceramic figurine, whistle, human or animal with headdress necklace and earplugs
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Zapotec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Valley of Mexico
Dimensions Overall: 5.4 x 3.8 x 4 cm (2 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C10138
Provenance
Collector John McPherson (1928)

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