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"Ntjobo njek" (toy drum) - charm in imitation of mortar in which palm nuts are c
"Ntjobo njek" (toy drum) - charm in imitation of mortar in which palm nuts are c
Object Number 25-37-50/B3818
Display Title "Ntjobo njek" (toy drum) - charm in imitation of mortar in which palm nuts are c
Descriptions
Object Description "Ntjobo njek" (toy drum) - charm in imitation of mortar in which palm nuts are crushed
Inventory Description Carved wooden toy drum, 3 legs, with fiber cover, fiber ties,
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Toy
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Basa?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Materials Wood, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 22 x 7.8 x 8.9 cm (8 11/16 x 3 1/16 x 3 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B3818

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