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70-9-77

From: United States of America | North Carolina

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 70-9-77
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cherokee
Provenience United States of America | North Carolina
Culture Area Southeast Culture Area
Date Made ca. 1934
Section American
Materials Wood | Skin
Description

Dark stained, slightly tapered cylindrical wood made from hollowed out log. Skin top held on by wooden hoop. Hoop ends overlap, tied by wire and cord. Two splits in wood and triangular break on side.

Length 31 cm
Width 23 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970

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