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Drum
Object Number 35-25-30/1131
Display Title Drum
Descriptions
Inventory Description Cylindrical drum, wood frame, leather top, string binding.
Classification
  • Percussion
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Pioje
  • Secoya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Rio Napo and Rio Santa Maria, between
Materials Leather, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 17.8 x 18.1 x 18.3 cm (7 x 7 1/8 x 7 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 35-25-30/1131
Provenance
Expedition Dr. John P. Gillin (1934-1935 - 1935)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1934-1935 - 1935)

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