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Vessel flute

Flute - Zoomorphic, pottery vessel flute whistle, with internal duct (in pedal surface of base), with one pectoral finger hole. Black, earthenware whistle in form of cock, with incised plumage, wings, tail, wattles and comb. On circular pedestal base. Labelled ' Hecho en Mexico'

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  • Repository:Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge
  • Measurements:L: 53mm; W: 24mm; H: 54mm