412.2 Non-idiophonic interruptive instruments in which the interruptive agent is not a reed

Deer call made from light wood and covered with hide on one side. There is a raised hole on the top and protrusions on each side. Thread made from vegetable fibre is wrapped around it and ssacts as a handle.

This instrument is used for hunting.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
10.262
Date
before 1910
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 52 x 120 x 20 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
wood; hide; vegetable fibre
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
LOCATION
Music Gallery > Side B - The Rhythm of Life > Case B2 - Adulthood and Survival
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