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Object Number 2004.24.17211
Display Title Flutes and small drum
Descriptions
Object Description Flutes; small drum. Cat. No.: H/947; H/948; H/1125. Liberia. Kpese Tribe? - H/947. Mano Tribe: H/948. See: PM Papers, vol. XXXI, fig. 81, d,d,f
Subject
  • Instrument
  • Flute
  • Music
  • Drum
Department Photographic
Date 1944
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Kpelle
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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