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Description
Note translation: Two large chief's pipes. 2 "female" drums, one with the frog-motif carved on it (sign of fertility), one "male" drum, a mask is visible behind the drums (PV 02.2002).
Type
image
Format
b/w positive, paper print, collodion 8.5 x 11.5 cm.
Agricultural ritual Drum Event Festival Headgear Mask Men's wear Musical instrument Musician m Pipe Smoking Type and material of construction Wood carving
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