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Effigy whistle figuring turtle
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Object Number 97-44-20/C1831.2
Display Title Effigy whistle figuring turtle
Descriptions
Object Description Effigy whistle figuring turtle
Inventory Description Ceramic effigy vessel, human/god form, hole in back of head.
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / La Paz / <County> / Travacillo / Excavation 4?
Intrasite Depth 14 ft.
Additional Geographic Terms Uloa River, bank of
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 11 x 10.5 cm (4 5/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C/1831
Credit Line Peabody Museum Expedition: G. B. Gordon, 1897

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