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Whistle
Object Number 988-18-50/12461
Display Title Whistle
Descriptions
Object Description Whistle
Inventory Description Whistle, tubular, hide stacked rings, fur covered
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Dida
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ivory Coast
Materials Hide, Wood, Pigment, Monkey fur
Dimensions Overall: 27 x 6.8 x 4.3 cm (10 5/8 x 2 11/16 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 988-18-50/12461
Provenance
Provenance Dido Celestin (10/87-8/88)
Collector Christopher B. Steiner (10/87-8/88 - 12/6/88)
Donor Christopher B. Steiner (10/87-8/88 - 12/6/88)

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