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whistle

Whistle; made of pottery painted with aniline dye and varnished; circular base painted red with unpainted mouthpiece out one side; two tiger-like animals on base, one lying on stomach, the other on hind legs; tigers painted yellow with black spots, red ears, snout and feet; "6 MESA" painted in black on bottom.

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