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Drummers accompanied by chants
Drummers accompanied by chants
Object Number 2004.24.19265
Display Title Drummers accompanied by chants
Descriptions
Keywords
  • Music and Sound Communication
  • Field
  • Ethnographic
Subject
  • Ceremony
  • Drumming
  • Performance
  • Chanting
Department Photographic
Date 1936?
Artist Elmer T. Forsling
Culture
  • Arctic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Additional Geographic Terms Point Barrow
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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