Drum Beater

1997.15.0048B

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Artifact Identification Drum Beater   (1997.15.0048B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
  2. :
  3. Musical T&E
  4. :
  5. Musical Accessories
Artist/Maker Severo Vargas, Nuevo Mundo, 1973.
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1973
Culture Achuar
Location On Exhibitin the South America exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 30.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 6.5 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 284 g
Measuring Remarks Weight converted to grams from ounces. (10 oz.)
Materials Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved,
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Norman E. and Dorothea S. Whitten
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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