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Object Number
58-43-50/10318.1
Display Title
2 piece musical instrument - wooden bow notched on one side, strung with a reed.
Descriptions
Object Description
2 piece musical instrument - wooden bow notched on one side, strung with a reed. Notched side is rubbed with stick. (//ai n!ao)
Inventory Description
Bow, strung with reed, simple carved decoration on bow
Classification
- Musical
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Botswana
Africa / Namibia
Africa / Namibia
Additional Geographic Terms
Africa, Southwest: Gautsche Pan, vicinity of; Kai Kai, ca. 20 mi W of
Materials
Wood, Reed
Dimensions
Overall: 46 x 18.2 x 1 cm (18 1/8 x 7 3/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
58-43-50/10318.1
Provenance
Expedition
Peabody Museum Southwest Africa Expedition
(Spring & Summer 1958)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58-43-50/10318 | 2 piece musical instrument - wooden bow notched on one side, strung with a reed. |
Stick
|
Namibia
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Tools
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Hawaii
| |
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Woodwind
|
Laos
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Unclassified
|
Arizona
| |
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Bow
|
Africa
| |
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String
|
Ukerewe
| |
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Raw Material
Woodwind |
Ecuador
| |
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String
|
Zaire
| |
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Musical
|
Brazil
|