Percussion Musical Instrument Item Number: E292 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Instrument is made from a hollowed turtle shell. A deer horn striker is attached to the turtle with a rope.
History Of Use
Played by tapping with deer horn.
Item History
- Made in Oaxaca, Mexico
- Owned by Irene Dodek before February 28, 1973
- Received from Irene Dodek (Seller) and Unknown (Funding source) on February 28, 1973
What
- Name
- Percussion Musical Instrument
- Identification Number
- E292
- Type of Item
- musical instrument
- Material
- turtle shell, deer antler and fibre
- Overall
- height 4.4 cm, width 13.7 cm, depth 4.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Central Mexico
- Previous Owner
- Irene Dodek
- Received from
- Irene Dodek (Seller) and Unknown (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Oaxaca, Mexico
When
- Ownership Date
- before February 28, 1973
- Acquisition Date
- on February 28, 1973
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0235/0003