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1933.29.19.1

Rasp of notched rods fixed to a box-like resonator accompanied by part of a cow's lower jaw. [FC 20/10/2008]

1933.29.19.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rasp of notched rods fixed to a box-like resonator accompanied by part of a cow's lower jaw. [FC 20/10/2008]
Long description
Rasp of notched rods fixed to a box-like resonator accompanied by part of a cow's lower jaw. Part from one end of the rasp is broken off. [FC 20/10/2008]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Benue
Cultural groups
Tiv
Person
Field collector Roger Meaden Downes
PRM source Roger Meaden Downes
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1933
Date collected
By 1933
Acquisition information
Donated: 1933
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Cattle Bone Animal, Material String, Process Carpentered, Process Notched, Process Perforated, Process Knotted
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height: max 965 x 450 x 194 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1933.29.19.1 Accession number: 1933.29.19.2

Search terms: Music, Religion, Ritual and Ceremonial, Musical Instrument, Ceremonial Object, Rasp