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Object Number 97-44-20/C1770.1
Display Title Whistle with monkey face, one hole
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic whistle, monkey, molded face and paws, broken base, one playing hole in front, mouthpiece in back
Inventory Description Ceramic whistle, moneky, molded face and paws, broken base
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Cortes / <County> / Santana / Excavation 3?
Intrasite Depth 14 ft
Additional Geographic Terms Uloa River, bank of
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 6.4 x 5.2 x 2.6 cm (2 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 97-44-20/C1770.1
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1897)
Collector Dr. George Byron Gordon

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