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Four hole ocarina, alligator
Four hole ocarina, alligator
Object Number 83-72-20/32801
Display Title Four hole ocarina, alligator
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic, figurine, whistle, alligator, long body, perforated, leg broken. Four holes for playing, holes for suspension, large window
Inventory Description Ceramic, figurine, whistle, alligator, long body, perforated, leg broken
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / <State> / <County> / <City> / Mound
Additional Geographic Terms Lamota
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 4 x 5.2 x 13.3 cm (1 9/16 x 2 1/16 x 5 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 32801
Provenance
Collector Dr. Earl Flint (1883)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1883)

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