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Whistles, bird form
Object Number 79-14-20/17378.1
Display Title Whistles, bird form
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic bird whistles, tripod, painted, various types.
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Jalisco / <County> / Guadalajara
Materials Ceramic, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 10.2 x 5.1 x 4.3 cm (4 x 2 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity 7
Label on object 17.378; 50; 43; 47
Credit Line Peabody Museum Expedition, E. Palmber, Director, 1878-1879.
Provenance
Collector Dr. Edward Palmer (01/01/1878)
Donor Donated by Dr. Edward Palmer (03/01/1879)

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