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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 48-36-50/7304
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
Classification
  • Woodwind
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Ceramic, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 14 x 5.4 x 5.4 cm (5 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-36-50/7304
Provenance
Donor Dr. George W. Harley

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