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whistle

Whistle; mould-made of pottery; in the form of a pig; four long legs, curled tail, ears straight out; feet painted white, body pink, black stripes on back, black eyes; hole in back with pottery plug for mouthpiece. Used in Day of the Dead Festival.

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