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Iron oval goat bell. Musita
Iron oval goat bell. Musita
Object Number 49-14-50/7970
Display Title Iron oval goat bell. Musita
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Musita
Inventory Description Bell, folded oval bell, metal ball, perforated, strung on fiber, hide strap
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Misuku
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyasaland
Additional Geographic Terms Misuku Mountains; Wilindi Forest, near
Materials Iron, Hide, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 13.3 x 10 x 4.3 cm (5 1/4 x 3 15/16 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 49-14-50/7970

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