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One hole ocarina in shape of human head
One hole ocarina in shape of human head
Object Number 52-26-20/18980.7
Display Title One hole ocarina in shape of human head
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic whistle molded into the shape of a human head, perforated mouth, nose, and ears, linear designs painted in black and red pigment
Inventory Description Ceramic whistle molded into the shape of a human head, perforated mouth, nose, and ears, linear designs painted in black and red pigment
Classification
  • Whistle
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / Nicoya
Materials Ceramic Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 x 6 x 7.8 cm (2 7/16 x 2 3/8 x 3 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 52-26-20/18980.7
Provenance
Collector Dr. Mariano Salazar
Intermediary Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (1949-1952)

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