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Object Number 21-35-20/C9538
Display Title Whistle, seated male human form. Mouthpiece in elbow, one hole on bottom, window on back
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic, ocarina, figurine in human form, male. Two playing holes
Inventory Description Ceramic, figurine in human form, male
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Uxmal
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 8.2 x 5.9 cm (6 7/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C9538, See label with object
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1920-1921)
Collector Prof. Herbert Joseph Spinden

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