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Drum
Object Number 00-8-70/55583
Display Title Drum
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carved wooden drum, constricted middle, leather cover on end, incised linear des
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Marshall Islands
Materials Wood, Leather
Dimensions Overall: 66 x 23.5 x 22 cm (26 x 9 1/4 x 8 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 55583

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