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Object Number 27-56-70/D2861
Display Title Drum
Descriptions
Inventory Description Drum, tubular, flared ends, carved and perforated, reptile skin head, fiber bind
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Eiland, Mapi River; upper waters of
Dimensions Overall: 71.8 x 23 x 23 cm (28 1/4 x 9 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object D/ 2861

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