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12 goats' coconut bells, with wooden flappers and leather of fiber string for at
12 goats' coconut bells, with wooden flappers and leather of fiber string for at
Object Number 49-14-50/7968.11
Display Title 12 goats' coconut bells, with wooden flappers and leather of fiber string for at
Descriptions
Object Description 12 goats' coconut bells, with wooden flappers and leather of fiber string for attachment.
Inventory Description Coconut bells, carved wooden clapper, fiber tie.
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Misuku
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyasaland
Additional Geographic Terms Misuku Mountains; Wilindi Forest, near
Materials Coconut, Wood, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 7.5 x 5 x 5.1 cm (2 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 49-14-50/7968.11

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