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1981.33.103

Tortoise shell, used to make music. The shell is hollow and open at both ends. [JC [OPS Move] 6/2/2017]

1981.33.103

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Collection type
Object
Description
Tortoise shell, used to make music. The shell is hollow and open at both ends. [JC [OPS Move] 6/2/2017]
Cultural groups
Sanumá
Person
Field collector Marcus Colchester
PRM source Marcus Colchester
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1980
Date collected
1979 - 1980
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1981
Materials and processes
Material Tortoiseshell Reptile
Dimensions
Length: max 109 mm, Width: max 78 mm, Depth: max 53 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1981.33.103 Other numbers: 84

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Gong