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Whistles (wooden) for protection against "evil eye"
Whistles (wooden) for protection against "evil eye"
Object Number 40-24-50/5050
Display Title Whistles (wooden) for protection against "evil eye"
Descriptions
Object Description Whistles (wooden) for protection against "evil eye" - tied together on thong, all smooth
Inventory Description Whistles, wood tubes, perforated, 3 tied together on leather thong loop
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Zande
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Anglo-Egyptian Sudan: Tambura, near
Materials Wood, Leather
Dimensions Overall: 8 x 1.9 x 1.8 cm (3 1/8 x 3/4 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-24-50/5050

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