War or witch drum

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Object Number 10-21-50/76026

Display Title War or witch drum

Descriptions

Inventory Description Wood drum, hollow, cylindrical, hide top, fiber net on body, fiber handle, pebbl

Classification

Percussion

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Bolenge?

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Congo / <State> / <County> / <City> / Bolongo?
Africa / Congo / <State> / <County> / <City> / Bolenge?

Additional Geographic Terms Congo, Upper

Materials Wood, Hide, Fiber

Dimensions Overall: 65 x 23 x 22 cm (25 9/16 x 9 1/16 x 8 11/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 76026

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