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Object Number 17-41-50/B1605
Display Title "Iron boss" (oldman), cymbal
Descriptions
Object Description "Iron boss" (oldman), cymbal
Inventory Description Cymbal, iron circular disc, incised linear design, tubular extension in center
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mangbetu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Belgian Congo
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 12.1 x 12.2 x 6.8 cm (4 3/4 x 4 13/16 x 2 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 17-41-50/B1605; WELLE DISTRICT / BELGIAN CONGO

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