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2 rectangular iron goat bells, with leather of fiber string for attachment. Mivi
2 rectangular iron goat bells, with leather of fiber string for attachment. Mivi
Object Number 49-14-50/7972
Display Title 2 rectangular iron goat bells, with leather of fiber string for attachment. Mivi
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Miviomvi
Object Description 2 rectangular iron goat bells, with leather of fiber string for attachment. Miviomvi
Inventory Description Bells, rectangular, rod clapper, perforated, hide and fiber straps
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Misuku
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyasaland
Additional Geographic Terms Misuku Mountains; Wilindi Forest, near
Materials Iron, Fiber, Hide, Aluminum
Dimensions Overall: 20.8 x 7.5 x 4.1 cm (8 3/16 x 2 15/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 49-14-50/7972

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