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whistle

Whistle; made of pottery; in the form of Devil; ovoid body with two legs, painted red, and mouthpiece protruding from bottom; rests on mouthpiece and two legs; Devil head on top with horns and open mouth, painted black with yellow and red accents, white eyes and teeth. Used in Day of the Dead Festival.

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