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"King's drum"
Object Number 11-46-50/83104
Display Title "King's drum"
Descriptions
Inventory Description Drum, cylindrical, wood, hole in center, hide end and strip on side, hide strap.
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Umbundu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola
Materials Wood, Hide, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 64.5 x 54 x 26 cm (25 3/8 x 21 1/4 x 10 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 83104

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