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Wooden friction drum, mask on one side
Wooden friction drum, mask on one side
Object Number 17-41-50/B1777
Display Title Wooden friction drum, mask on one side
Descriptions
Inventory Description Drum, carved wood, incised linear design, carved human face, metal studs at rim.
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Materials Wood, Hide, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 36 x 90 x 30 cm (14 3/16 x 35 7/16 x 11 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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