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Violin and bow
Object Number 02-45-20/C3130
Display Title Violin and bow
Descriptions
Inventory Description String instrument, violin and bow, intricately carved, unstrung bow, ribbon
Classification
  • String
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Huichol
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Central
Materials Wood, Cloth
Dimensions Overall: 49 x 6.5 x 7.5 cm (19 5/16 x 2 9/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object C3130

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