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Bird whistle

Costa Rica, Central America
Bird whistle
 (1000-1500)

Medium
earthenware

Measurements
6.3 × 6.7 × 3.5 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through the NGV Foundation by Todd Barlin, Governor, 2004

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Costa Rica

Accession Number
2004.345

Department
Pre-Columbian Art

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Physical description
Tan clay fabric with traces of black slip designs.

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