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Object Number 29-4-50/H875.1
Display Title Rattles, splint
Descriptions
Inventory Description Rattle, basketry, seed pod rattles?, cane handle, perforated, cracked
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Karu Mamuri
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo / Oriental Province / <County> / <City> / Rock hill Arokanggi Mekbengge's chefferie
Additional Geographic Terms Ituri-Kibali District; Arebi, 15 miles southwest of
Dimensions Overall: 27.4 x 17.3 x 17.5 cm (10 13/16 x 6 13/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 29-4-50/H875.1

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