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Small wooden whistle said to be worn about the neck to call others, especially i
Small wooden whistle said to be worn about the neck to call others, especially i
Object Number 37-126-50/3218
Display Title Small wooden whistle said to be worn about the neck to call others, especially i
Descriptions
Indigenous Term singlet
Object Description Small wooden whistle said to be worn about the neck to call others, especially in war parties. Medicine is attached to help and protect the wearer - singlet
Inventory Description Charm, horn with resin added for form, glass bead and metal ring for decoration
Classification
  • Charm
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Kirde
  • Kridi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa; Cameroon, north
Materials Horn, Glass, Resin, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 13.4 x 6.6 x 2.5 cm (5 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-126-50/3218

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