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War drum
Object Number 08-25-50/73521.1
Display Title War drum
Descriptions
Inventory Description Drum, sloping base, brown and tan fur and skin head and binding, 2 handles
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Materials Wood, Animal fur, Animal skin
Dimensions Overall: 46.3 x 49.9 x 42 cm (18 1/4 x 19 5/8 x 16 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 08-25-50/73521.1

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