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1926.91.21

'Bullroarer' of palm mid-rib. [DCF Court Team 17/2/2003]

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1926.91.21

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Collection type
Object
Description
'Bullroarer' of palm mid-rib. [DCF Court Team 17/2/2003]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Oyo
Cultural groups
Yoruba
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source S.G. Hewlett
PRM source Sydney Gerald Hewlett
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1926
Date collected
By 1926
Acquisition information
Purchased: 10/12/1926
Materials and processes
Material Palm Leaf Plant, Material String, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length x Width 226 x 18 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1926.91.21

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

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