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Whistle, human or monkey form
Whistle, human or monkey form
Object Number 28-1-20/C10132
Display Title Whistle, human or monkey form
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic, whistle, human or monkey, earspool and headdress, loop handle
Inventory Description Ceramic, whistle, human or monkey, earspool and headdress, loop handle
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Zapotec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Valley of Mexico
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 7.1 x 4.8 x 3.7 cm (2 13/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C10132
Provenance
Collector John McPherson (1928)

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