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Object Number 08-12-30/73057
Display Title Calabash rattles, incised decorations
Descriptions
Inventory Description Rattle, pair, gourd with linear incised designs on wood handles
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tariana
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
Additional Geographic Terms Vaupés River
Materials Gourd, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 36.5 x 11 x 11 cm (14 3/8 x 4 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 73057
Provenance
Collector Dr. A. Hamilton Rice (1906-1908 - 1908)
Donor Dr. A. Hamilton Rice (1906-1908 - 1908)

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