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Object Number 2004.24.32769B
Display Title Thumb piano
Descriptions
Subject
  • Artifact
  • Wood
  • Fiber
  • Metal
  • Instrument
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia
Dimensions Overall: 5.72 cm (2 1/4 in.)

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Percussion
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