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Object Number 2004.29.6653
Display Title Two wooden drums or "Teponaztli"
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Mexico. State of Mexico. Two wooden drums called Teponaztli with same ornaments on both sides. Length 16 and 17 inches. From National Museum, City of Mexico. Photographs of Mexican musical instruments. Gift of Mrs. J. Crosby Brown. Orange, N.J. May 20, 1905.
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Mesoamerican
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Mexico
Dimensions Overall: 7.9375 × 16.8275 cm (3 1/8 × 6 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Donor Donated by Mrs. J. Crosby-Brown

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