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1931.87.161

Spring clapper for scaring birds

1931.87.161

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Collection type
Object
Description
Spring clapper for scaring birds
Long description
Spring clapper for scaring birds. The clapper is made of a piece of bamboo. The bamboo is split down the centre and made into two arms. The arms are secured with plant fibre just below head. [MJD 06/10/2014]
Cultural groups
Garo
Person
Field collector George David Walker
PRM source George David Walker
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
1931
Acquisition information
Donated: 1931
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Process Split, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 635 mm, Diameter: max 35 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1931.87.161 Other numbers: 37
Research and responses

The number in the 'Other numbers' field refers to the Walker's numbering on the RDF list and related notes on each object. [CF 10/5/2001]

Search terms: Music, Agriculture and Horticulture, Tool, Musical Instrument, Agricultural Tool, Clappers

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