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Object Number 17-41-50/B1778
Display Title Wooden friction drum, mask on feet
Descriptions
Inventory Description Drum, carved wood cylinder, open on top, base w/ 4 curved wood supports, incised
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Dimensions Overall: 93 x 34 x 34 cm (36 5/8 x 13 3/8 x 13 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B1778

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