Tambourine

70-9-516

From: Canada | Labrador

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 70-9-516
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Eskimo | Nain Band
Provenience Canada | Labrador
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Babiche | Sealskin | Mussel Shell
Description

Wood frame lashed with babiche (?); sealskin top; mussel shell jingles. Note on tag accompanies object, possible in Pennypacker's writing. "Eskimo Tambourine obtained from Nain Band, Labrador by F.G. Speck Sealskin Top"

Height 6.8 cm
Length 30.4 cm
Width 28.3 cm
Outside Diameter 29 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970

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