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Talking drum

Made By Mossi Cultural Group (Burkina Faso)
Datelate 20th century
Mediumleather, wood superstructure, raffia, string
Dimensions19 × 9 in. (48.3 × 22.9 cm)
Classification(s)
  • WCMA Reserve Collection
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberRC.83.214
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