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1985.36.217

Wooden humming top painted with green, red and yellow bands. Varnished exterior. Perforated in the side of the top to create a whistling or humming sound when spun. [ASh [OPS move] 14/06/2016]


1985.36.217

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden humming top painted with green, red and yellow bands. Varnished exterior. Perforated in the side of the top to create a whistling or humming sound when spun. [ASh [OPS move] 14/06/2016]
Geographical reference
Cultural groups
European
Person
Maker Walter Wilkinson
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Winifred Wilkinson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1972
Date collected
By 1972
Acquisition information
Donated: 1972
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Process Perforated, Process Carved, Process Painted, Process Varnished
Dimensions
Diameter: max 85 mm, Height: max 100 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.36.217

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