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Long whistle or trumpet - small mask on one end
Long whistle or trumpet - small mask on one end
Object Number 17-41-50/B1780
Display Title Long whistle or trumpet - small mask on one end
Descriptions
Inventory Description Musical, unclassified, carved wood, cone shaped base, bent blade at top w/ carve
Classification
  • Unclassified
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bena Bendy
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Materials Wood, Bark
Dimensions Overall: 100.5 x 6.2 x 7.3 cm (39 9/16 x 2 7/16 x 2 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 17-41-50/B.1780

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