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Object Number
990-5-50/12162
Display Title
Musical Instrument
Descriptions
Object Description
Musical Instrument
Inventory Description
Horn, gourd and stem, hollowed and perforated covered in animal hide
Classification
- Unclassified
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Hutu?
- Tutsi?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Rwanda
/
Butare
Materials
Gourd, Hide
Dimensions
Overall: 43 x 6.4 x 6.3 cm (16 15/16 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
990-5-50/12162; 1.547
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Helen Codere
(1959-1960 - 05/15/90)
Donor
Dr. Helen Codere
(1959-1960 - 05/15/90)
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