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Object Number 42-39-30/3768
Display Title Gourd with incised decoration and rectangular opening on long side; 3 +
Descriptions
Object Description Gourd, worked
Inventory Description Gourd musical instrument? square hole, incised decoration, 3 yarn tufts
Classification
  • Musical
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / United States / Commonwealth of Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico
Dimensions Overall: 16 x 8.7 x 8.4 cm (6 5/16 x 3 7/16 x 3 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-39-30/3768

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