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Tong Tong, Siren Slit Drum

1986.12.0001A

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Artifact Identification Tong Tong, Siren Slit Drum   (1986.12.0001A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
    2. :
  2. Sound Communication T&E
    3. :
  3. Sound Communication Devices
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 1900–1970
Culture Indonesian
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 57.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 10.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 9.8 cm
Weight 1307 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Wood . Pigment--Paint
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Painting

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

"Scraped Idiophones," in:
Horniman Museum, London.
Musical Instruments.
London: Inner London Education Authority, 1970, pp.34-34.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Jack Harlan
Reproduction No

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