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Object Number 991-17-30/11731c
Display Title Village signal and message drum, pounder with cloth
Descriptions
Object Description Village signal and message drum, pounder with cloth
Inventory Description Drum stick, wood stick wrapped with blue cloth, tied in place
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Shuar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms Southeast
Dimensions Overall: 10 x 5.8 cm (3 15/16 x 2 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-17-30/11731c
Provenance
Collector A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Collector Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Donor A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Donor Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)

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