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Terra cotta human head and terra cotta ocarina in human form. Two holes, four notes
Terra cotta human head and terra cotta ocarina in human form. Two holes, four notes
Object Number 97-44-20/C1843.1
Display Title Terra cotta human head and terra cotta ocarina in human form. Two holes, four notes
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic, figurine, whistle, standing human figure, incised design, perforated
Inventory Description Ceramic, figurine, whistle, standing human figure, incised design, perforated
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / La Paz / <County> / Travacillo / Excavation 4?
Intrasite Depth 18 ft.
Additional Geographic Terms Uloa River, bank of
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 6.4 x 4.2 x 4.4 cm (2 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C1843
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1897)
Collector Dr. George Byron Gordon

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