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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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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 991-17-30/11732 | Stool sculptured as a turtle from complete shimiut log called kutank |
Stool
|
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| |
| 991-17-30/11731b | Village signal and message drum, pounder without cloth. |
Percussion
|
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| |
| 991-17-30/11731c | Village signal and message drum, pounder with cloth |
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