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Drum
Object Number 26-46-20/C10003
Display Title Drum
Descriptions
Inventory Description Musical instrument, percussion, drum, wood/fiber frame, skin drum head missing
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Guaymí
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Chiriqui
Materials Wood, Fiber, Skin
Dimensions Overall: 24 x 23.5 x 15 cm (9 7/16 x 9 1/4 x 5 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C10003

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