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Object Number
16-48-20/C7431
Display Title
Turtle shell musical instrument
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Musical instrument, percussion, turtle shell
Classification
- Percussion
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Guaymí
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Panama
Additional Geographic Terms
Cricamola River
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 19.5 x 14 x 7.5 cm (7 11/16 x 5 1/2 x 2 15/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C7431
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