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Front view of whistle and figurine
Front view of whistle and figurine
Object Number 2004.24.17028
Display Title Front view of whistle and figurine
Descriptions
Object Description Front view of whistle and figurine. Honduras and Guatemala. Front view of Terra Cotta whistle (95134), Figurine (95135) - Guatemala, Nakum. Front view of Human head of terra cotta 91019 with elaborate headdress (95134) and 5135.
Subject
  • Figurine
  • Fragment
  • Whistle
  • Terra cotta
Department Photographic
Date 1943
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Lowland Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Mound 36
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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