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Object Number
65-18-20/23535.3
Display Title
Ceramic whistle
Descriptions
Object Description
Ceramic molded whistle, red temper, in the form of a bird with wings outstretched, whistle rests on the belly with the tail as the mouthpiece, one hole perforates into the hollow body from the top
Inventory Description
Ceramic molded whistle, red temper, in the form of a bird with wings outstretched, whistle rests on the belly with the tail as the mouthpiece, one hole perforates into the hollow body from the top
Classification
- Whistle
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Guatemala
/
Guatemala
/
<County>
/
Guatemala City
/
Kaminaljuyu
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall (Measurement of one): 3.5 x 5.1 x 6.2 cm (1 3/8 x 2 x 2 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
65-18-20/23535.3
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Alfred Vincent Kidder
Donor
Donated by
Estate of Dr. Alfred Vincent Kidder
(1965)
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