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1931.2.1

Hammer and sound maker [SM (Verve) 03/09/2014]

1931.2.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Hammer and sound maker [SM (Verve) 03/09/2014]
Long description
Hammer and sound maker. Iron-smith's hammer also used for imitating tonal language. The hammer has one flattened end that is oval in section and a tapering end that is circular in section. [SM (Verve) 03/09/2014]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Ogun State Abeokuta
Cultural groups
Yoruba
Person
Field collector A. Hunt-Cooke
PRM source A. Hunt-Cooke
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Donated: 1931
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: max 260 mm, Width: max 37 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1931.2.1

Search terms: Metallurgy, Music, Tool, Hammer, Musical Instrument

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