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Object Number 97-44-20/C1867.5
Display Title Terra cotta whistle. Bird form.
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic whistle molded in the form of a bird, rests on a flattened bottom, tail in the mouthpiece, molded eyes and beak with a strip over the beak, a hole is perforated into the neck and body, hollow body
Inventory Description Ceramic whistle molded in the form of a bird, rests on a flattened bottom, tail in the mouthpiece, molded eyes and beak with a strip over the beak, a hole is perforated into the neck and body, hollow body
Classification
  • Whistle
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Cortes / <County> / Santana / Excavations 2, 3, 4
Intrasite Various depths
Additional Geographic Terms Near Village of Santana; Uloa River, bank of
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 2.8 x 5.1 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C1867.5
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1897)
Collector Dr. George Byron Gordon

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