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Three hole ceramic ocarina
Three hole ceramic ocarina
Object Number 52-26-20/18980.5
Display Title Three hole ceramic ocarina
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic, figurine, whistle, human or animal head, perforated, incised face
Inventory Description Ceramic, figurine, whistle, human or animal head, perforated, incised face
Classification
  • Whistle
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / Nicoya
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 3.8 x 4.7 x 6.1 cm (1 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 52-26-20/18980; 52-26-20/18980.5
Provenance
Collector Dr. Mariano Salazar
Intermediary Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (1949-1952)

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