Horniman Museum publication providing a guide to the musical instruments gallery of the museum and an introduction to ethnomusicology. Contains preface by Otto Samson (curator). Written by Jean L. Jenkins.
Handbook: Musical Instruments, 1958
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Black and white negative of boat pulled up on beach, with boat moored in background on lock dock
object | ARC/GUP/005/040
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Sanjit Guberdan purple - dyed at "Pagwa" festival machicony
object | ARC/GUP/002/205
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Wai Wai expedition Gauthee, and new River Self Andrew?
object | ARC/GUP/002/133
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14th April. Daimon village. Dancers.
object | ARC/BAL/004/181
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