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Village signal and message drum, carved from shimiut log
Village signal and message drum, carved from shimiut log
Object Number 991-17-30/11731A
Display Title Village signal and message drum, carved from shimiut log
Descriptions
Object Description Village signal and message drum, carved from shimiut log, and suspension lugs, 2 tone, painted designs, 2 pounders, fine patina. 122. l cm. 28.5 cm. dia. drum.
Inventory Description Percussion instrument, hollowed log with cut-outs for resonance, sHUARAN+UNTsU
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Shuar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms Southeast
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 122 x 27.5 x 26 cm (48 1/16 x 10 13/16 x 10 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-17-30/11731
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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