Tom-tom

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Object Number 95-9-60/47775

Display Title Tom-tom

Descriptions

Inventory Description Drum, cylindrical wood body, leather head, wood spools, leather straps

Classification

Percussion

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Asia / India

Materials Wood, Leather, Hide

Dimensions Overall: 26.2 x 25.5 x 24.2 cm (10 5/16 x 10 1/16 x 9 1/2 in.)

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Label on object 47775

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