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Tong Tong, Siren Slit Drum

1986.12.0001A

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    Basic Information

    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 None
    Geographic Location
    Period/Date 1900–1970
    Culture Indonesian

    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 None
    Materials Plant--Wood . Pigment--Paint
    Manufacturing Processes Carved, Painting
    Munsell Color Information Dark Grayish Brown (5YR 2/2 ) -ns Moderate Reddish Brown ( 7.5R 3/6) -ns

    Research Remarks

    Published Description N/A
    Description N/A
    Comparanda N/A
    Bibliography

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

    Artifact History

    Archaeological Data N/A
    Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Jack Harlan
    Reproduction No
    Reproduction Information N/A

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