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Object Number 64-18-70/4252
Display Title Pigon (Pair of bamboo mouth harps)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Musical instrument, cut bamboo, 3 prongs, perforated pointed ends connected with fiber cord
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Dani
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Grand Valley of the Baliem River; Kutelu Area
Dimensions Overall: 35.8 x 1.2 x 0.6 cm (14 1/8 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 64-18-70/4252

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