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Wooden recorder (in 3 pieces), 19" long
Wooden recorder (in 3 pieces), 19" long
Object Number 65-46-50/10781
Display Title Wooden recorder (in 3 pieces), 19" long
Descriptions
Inventory Description Woodwind, carved wood, perforated, metal collars, vegetable fiber cords attached
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ovimbundu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa: Angloa; Chileso
Materials Wood, Metal, Vegetable fiber, Hide, Fur
Dimensions Overall: 49.5 x 4.5 x 4.4 cm (19 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 65-46-50/10781

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