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4-drum orchestra
Object Number 30-66-50/H1295.1
Display Title 4-drum orchestra
Descriptions
Inventory Description Drum, tapered wood body covered with animal fur and reptile skin, braided strap
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Wanunguni
  • Wakyoka
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Tanzania
Materials Wood, Animal fur, Reptile skin
Dimensions Overall: 37.2 x 39 x 39.5 cm (14 5/8 x 15 3/8 x 15 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
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