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Huldudwa, horn
Object Number 2011.36.7
Display Title Huldudwa, horn
Descriptions
Inventory Description Horn, curved, inserted into carved, reed mouthpiece, twisted cordage strap
Classification
  • Musical
Department Ethnographic
Date 1975 or before
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia
Materials Cow horn Bamboo String
Dimensions Overall: 41 x 11.5 x 7 cm (16 1/8 x 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2011.36.7
Credit Line Gift of Kay Kaufman Shelemay and Jack S. Shelemay
Provenance
Collector Kay Kaufman Shelemay (-2011)
Donor Donated by Kay Kaufman Shelemay (-2011)

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