Culture/People:

probably Ulúa River (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Excavator:

Dorothy H. Popenoe (Mrs. Wilson Popenoe), Non-Indian, 1899-1932  Search this

Seller:

Dorothy H. Popenoe (Mrs. Wilson Popenoe), Non-Indian, 1899-1932  Search this

Object Name:

Whistle (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Pottery

Techniques:

Mold-made, painted, perforated

Object Type:

Music and Sound

Place:

Playa de los Muertos, Río Ulúa valley; El Progreso Municipality; Yoro Department; Honduras

Date created:

AD 250-900

Collection History:

Excavated between 1928 and 1930 by Dorothy Popenoe (1899-1932, a botanist who excavated in Honduras); purchased by MAI from Dorothy Popenoe in 1930.

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Catalog Number:

17/8428

Barcode:

178428.000

See related items:

Ulúa River (archaeological culture)

Music and Sound

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6c803bce2-1a10-4597-91f6-1d8bb5ad373e

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_190524