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Tunkul or sacred drum
Object Number 2004.24.17237
Display Title Tunkul or sacred drum
Descriptions
Object Description Tunkul or sacred drum. Mexico: Yucatan- Village of Ebtun. 5 x 7. Taken by F.P. Orchard. August 15, 1944. Maya Indians. Cat. No. C/7479. ( See also neg. 14040, 14041… not as good). Presented to Edward H. Thompson in 1880 by Hoboch Himon of Ebtun, Yucatan. Length 72 cm; diameter 35 cm.
Subject
  • Ceremonial
  • Percussion
  • Tankul
  • Design
  • sacred
  • Ritual
  • Drum
Department Photographic
Date 1944
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Ebtun
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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