JP-791 (previous number (collector's original number))
Accession number:
Acc.4777
Description:
Dona Rosa BLACK CERAMIC MERMAID WHISTLE: Mermaid playing a stringed instrument, supported by a pedestal base. Mermaid has incised scales, fins, instrument and features. Hair is applied. Black finish is slightly polished. Inscribed on back is: “Dona Rosa SBC Oax Mexico”. H11.7cm W=11.6cm L=5.0cm JP-791
Donor:
John Paul
Collection place:
San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Collector:
John Paul
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Whistles
Function:
6.2 Toys, Children’s Utensils, Objects used in the Education of Children