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Object Number 08-25-50/73520.1
Display Title War drum
Descriptions
Inventory Description Drum, tapered cylindrical body, animal skin head and strips, 2 handles, strap
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Dimensions Overall: 55.1 x 52 x 53.2 cm (21 11/16 x 20 1/2 x 20 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 08-25-50/73520.1

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