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Whistle, tubular piece of wood, half of length wrapped in mongoose skin, fibre a
Whistle, tubular piece of wood, half of length wrapped in mongoose skin, fibre a
Object Number 39-39-50/3924
Display Title Whistle, tubular piece of wood, half of length wrapped in mongoose skin, fibre a
Descriptions
Indigenous Term nsangu
Object Description Whistle, tubular piece of wood, half of length wrapped in mongoose skin, fibre attachment (nsangu)
Inventory Description Whistle, carved wood, conical, tubular, burnt decoration, partial skin covering
Classification
  • Whistle
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bwamba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Bundibugyo; Fort Portal, 40 miles west of
Materials Wood, Animal skin, Vegetable fiber, Quill
Dimensions Overall: 25.1 x 2.8 x 2.6 cm (9 7/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-39-50/3924

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