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Object Number 991-17-30/11731b
Display Title Village signal and message drum, pounder without cloth.
Descriptions
Object Description Village signal and message drum, pounder without cloth.
Inventory Description Drum stick, plain wood cylinder
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Shuar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms Southeast
Dimensions Overall: 29.5 x 1.8 cm (11 5/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-17-30/11731b
Provenance
Collector Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Collector A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Donor Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Donor A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)

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