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Large drum
Object Number 21-28-50/B2803
Display Title Large drum
Descriptions
Inventory Description Drum, skin head with wood pegs, carved wood body, semi-tiered, 4 long legs
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Babimbi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa
Materials Wood, Skin
Dimensions Overall: 111 x 19 x 22.5 cm (43 11/16 x 7 1/2 x 8 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 21-28-50/B-2803 & B\2803

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