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Object Number 96-35-20/C1198.4
Display Title Two tone ocarina, animal-shaped
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic whistle molded into the shape of an animal, impressed ears and eyes, molded out snout and arms, stis on two legs and a tail, mouthpiece is through the tail
Inventory Description Ceramic whistle molded into the shape of an animal, impressed ears and eyes, molded out snout and arms, stis on two legs and a tail, mouthpiece is 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: 5.8 x 3.8 x 5.4 cm (2 5/16 x 1 1/2 x 2 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C1198.4
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1895-1896)
Collector Dr. George Byron Gordon

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