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Hunting whistles
Object Number 29-4-50/H850.2
Display Title Hunting whistles
Descriptions
Inventory Description Whistle, worked wood, hollow shaft w/worked perf'd end, hide and fur thru perf'n
Classification
  • Fishing and trapping
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo / Oriental Province / <County> / <City> / Rock hill Arokanggi Mekbengge's chefferie
Additional Geographic Terms Ituri-Kibali District; Arebi, 15 miles southwest of
Materials Wood, Hide, Fur, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 42.2 x 8 x 2.8 cm (16 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 29-4-50/H850.2

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