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1917.14.43

'Bullroarer'

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1917.14.43

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Collection type
Object
Description
'Bullroarer'
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Abeokuta
Cultural groups
Egba
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Beatrice Braithwaite Batty
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1917
Date collected
By 1917
Acquisition information
Donated: 1917
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length x Width 388 x 30 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1917.14.43

Search terms: Music, Ritual and Ceremonial, Religion, Status, Musical Instrument, Bullroarer

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