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Object Number 2004.1.268
Display Title Wood wedges
Descriptions
Inventory Description Wedges for drum heads, carved wood, wedge shaped
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 6.6 x 2.5 x 1.4 cm (2 5/8 x 1 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 2004.1.268

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