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Object Number 47-2-20/17359.7
Display Title Effigy flute, animal form
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic, figurine, whistle, animal figure, two heads, perforated, red pigment
Inventory Description Ceramic, figurine, whistle, animal figure, two heads, perforated, red pigment
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Cortes / <County> / <City> / Sula Ulua
Additional Geographic Terms La Lima, near
Dimensions Overall: 6.8 x 7.7 x 4.2 cm (2 11/16 x 3 1/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-2-20/17359.7
Provenance
Collector Doris Zemurray Stone (1945-1946)
Donor Donated by Doris Zemurray Stone (1947)

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