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Pottery whistle
Object Number 96-35-20/C1198.5
Display Title Pottery whistle
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic molded whistle, spherical in shape with mouthpiece and a hole on top, flattened bottom
Inventory Description Ceramic molded whistle, spherical in shape with mouthpiece and a hole on top, flattened bottom
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: 4.2 x 2.3 x 2 cm (1 5/8 x 7/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C1198.5
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1895-1896)
Collector Dr. George Byron Gordon

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