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Raffia covered pottery whistle, used to create voice of the "Ge"
Raffia covered pottery whistle, used to create voice of the "Ge"
Object Number 48-36-50/7303
Display Title Raffia covered pottery whistle, used to create voice of the "Ge"
Descriptions
Object Description Raffia covered pottery whistle, used to create voice of the "Ge"
Inventory Description Whistle, ceramic, fiber covered, studded with seeds
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Ceramic, Vegetable fiber, Seed
Dimensions Overall: 21.5 x 6.1 x 6.2 cm (8 7/16 x 2 3/8 x 2 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-36-50/7303
Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1948
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1947-1948)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (07/28/1948)

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