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Object Number 79-14-20/17491
Display Title "Tepomastle"
Descriptions
Inventory Description Percussion instrument, hollowed log with resonating chamber, capable of 4 tones
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Chihuahua / <County> / <City> / San Miguel
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 83.3 x 21.5 x 23 cm (32 13/16 x 8 7/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 17491 / case 88

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