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Rasped musical bow; wood, curved shape, carved ridges in center, 20 1/2"
Rasped musical bow; wood, curved shape, carved ridges in center, 20 1/2"
Object Number 971-2-50/11601
Display Title Rasped musical bow; wood, curved shape, carved ridges in center, 20 1/2"
Descriptions
Object Description Rasped musical bow; wood, curved shape, carved ridges in center, 20 1/2"
Inventory Description Percussion, musical instrument, carved wooden bow, ridged at center
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Kalahari Desert
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 51 x 1.2 x 1.2 cm (20 1/16 x 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 971-2-50/11601

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