Whistle
Ocarina
37-13-185
From: Guatemala | Department of Jutiapa | Asuncion Mita (uncertain) | Chalchuapa (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: American
| Native Name | Ocarina |
| Object Number | 37-13-185 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Guatemala | Department of Jutiapa | Asuncion Mita (uncertain) | Chalchuapa (uncertain) |
| Culture Area | Central American |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Ceramic |
| Iconography | Monkey? |
| Description | Body of Ocarina (Whistle) - head missing, probably a monkey, Rests on 3 short legs. Hard reddish pottery with buff slip. 2 finger holes on globular body. Mouth orifice on extension from back. Large horizontal hole for suspension. Hollow body; arms and hands in high relief on belly. |
| Height | 6 cm |
| Length | 6 cm |
| Width | 6 cm |
| Credit Line | Central American Expedition, J. Alden Mason, 1937 |
| Other Number | 118 - Field No SF |
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