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Object Number
96-35-20/C1198.3
Display Title
Two hole ocarina, bird
Descriptions
Object Description
Ceramic whistle molded in the shape of an owl or bird, sits on its legs and tail with two wings molded at its sides, inscribed eyes, molded beak, whistle mouthpiece through the tail
Inventory Description
Ceramic whistle molded in the shape of an owl or bird, sits on its legs and tail with two wings molded at its sides, inscribed eyes, molded beak, whistle mouthpiece through the tail
Classification
- Effigy
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Honduras
/
Yoro
/
<County>
/
<City>
/
Playa de los Muertos
Additional Geographic Terms
Ulua Valley
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 5.1 x 3.6 x 4.6 cm (2 x 1 7/16 x 1 13/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C1198.3
Provenance
Expedition
Peabody Museum Expedition
(1895-1896)
Collector
Dr. George Byron Gordon
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