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Bird-shaped, ocarina-style whistle, modern
Bird-shaped, ocarina-style whistle, modern
Object Number 97-9-20/49832
Display Title Bird-shaped, ocarina-style whistle, modern
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic figurine, whistle in shape of bird, black
Inventory Description Ceramic figurine, whistle in shape of bird, black
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 5.7 x 2.4 x 4.2 cm (2 1/4 x 15/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 49832
Provenance
Donor Donated by George W. Hammond (1897)

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