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Object Number 04-45-50/64168.1
Display Title Musical bow and porcupine quill rasper
Descriptions
Object Description Musical bow and porcupine quill rasper, played by rubbing quill +
Inventory Description Porcupine quill
Classification
  • Quill
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Umbundu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola / <State> / <County> / <City> / 300 miles east of Benguela
Dimensions Overall: 20 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm (7 7/8 x 1/4 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 04-45-50/64168.1

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