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Male Figure Whistle (2 of 2)

250 - 900 CE
3rd-10th century
8 5/8 in. x 6 1/2 in. x 2 in. (21.91 cm x 16.51 cm x 5.08 cm)

Veracruz, Mexican

Object Type: Pre-Columbian
Medium and Support: Ceramic
Credit Line: Gift of William O. Gross Jr.
Accession Number: 1996.005.02

Object Description
Hollow clay male figure, whistle in corner of headdress; traces of red and white paint. "Smiling head" type, arms are upraised and "bent knee" stance. Cast from same mold as #96.005.01 (pair) but with a "fan" added to headpiece on this #96.005.02. Gross #175 MVC Refer to Page 3, Item No. 7 on Gross Inventory

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