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Flute with Incised Geometric Motif and Mouth in the Form of a Human Head

A work made of ceramic.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of ceramic.

Date:

1200–1450

Artist:

Chimú
North coast, Peru

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Culture

Chimú

Title

Flute with Incised Geometric Motif and Mouth in the Form of a Human Head

Place

Peruvian North Coast (Object made in)

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Made 1200–1450

Medium

Ceramic

Dimensions

21.4 × 4.8 cm (8 7/16 × 1 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Kate S. Buckingham Endowment

Reference Number

1955.2397

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