Crocodile Rattle, 8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Maya, Ceramic, H. 2 x W. 3 3/8 x D. 7 3/8 in. (5.1 x 8.5 x 18.7cm), Ceramics-Musical Instruments, This zoomorphic ceramic figure has been hand-modeled into the form of a crocodile. It functions as both a whistle—air holes appear in front of the animal's rear legs on its underside, and an air vent is found underneath its neck—and a rattle—clay pellets are inside the front half of the figure
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Crocodile Rattle, 8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Maya, Ceramic, H, 2, x, W, 3 3/8, D, 7, 5.1 x 8.5 18.7cm, Ceramics-Musical Instruments, zoomorphic, ceramic, figure, hand-modeled, form, crocodile, functions, whistle—air holes, front, animal, rear legs, underside, air vent, underneath, neck—, rattle—clay pellets, inside, front half
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