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Cane flute originally sacred to the big devil, belonged to Tongo
Cane flute originally sacred to the big devil, belonged to Tongo
Object Number 48-36-50/7316
Display Title Cane flute originally sacred to the big devil, belonged to Tongo
Descriptions
Inventory Description Flute, reed, 5 perforations
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms Busi; Loma
Materials Reed
Dimensions Overall: 42.5 x 3.5 x 3.6 cm (16 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-36-50/7316
Provenance
Donor Dr. George W. Harley

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