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Charm and 3 whistles on thong - for safety in hunting
Charm and 3 whistles on thong - for safety in hunting
Object Number 40-24-50/4969
Display Title Charm and 3 whistles on thong - for safety in hunting
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carved wood whistles, tubular, 3 closed/perforated 1 end, 1 solid, on hide tho
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mberidi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Anglo-Egyptian Sudan: Abu Satta Hills-north of Tambura
Materials Wood, Hide
Dimensions Overall: 18 x 12.6 x 1.8 cm (7 1/16 x 4 15/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-24-50/4969

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