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Tong Tong, Siren, Mallet

1986.12.0001B

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Artifact Identification Tong Tong, Siren, Mallet   (1986.12.0001B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
    2. :
  2. Sound Communication T&E
    3. :
  3. Sound Communication Accessories
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1900–1970
Culture Indonesian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 18.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 3.1 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.4 cm
Weight 44 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood . Pigment--Paint
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Painting
Munsell Color Information Moderate Reddish Brown (7.5R 3/6 ) -ns Black ( N2/ 3.1%R) -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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