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Large drum, monoxyl
Object Number 17-41-50/B1547
Display Title Large drum, monoxyl
Descriptions
Inventory Description Drum, carved wood, rectangular base, flared top, hollow, metal repair, fiber tie
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Batempa?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Additional Geographic Terms Congo, Upper; Welle Basin
Materials Wood, Metal, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 78 x 58 x 18.5 cm (30 11/16 x 22 13/16 x 7 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object B1547

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