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Left, violin used by indians and obtained from traders; right, Piaiman's rattle made of calabash and decorated by Miller -- decoration not typical.
Left, violin used by indians and obtained from traders; right, Piaiman's rattle made of calabash and decorated by Miller -- decoration not typical.
Object Number 2005.3.81.17
Display Title Left, violin used by indians and obtained from traders; right, Piaiman's rattle made of calabash and decorated by Miller -- decoration not typical.
Descriptions
Department Photographic
Date 1932-1933
Artist Dr. John P. Gillin
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / British Guiana
Additional Geographic Terms Barama River region: Sawari
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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