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Hand drum and drumstick

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Percy Joseph McGough (P. J. McGough, 1879-1950), a dealer in Indian curios; acquired by MAI in 1917.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Kewa (Santo Domingo Pueblo)
Previous owner
Percy Joseph McGough (P. J. McGough), Non-Indian, 1879-1950
Possible seller
Percy Joseph McGough (P. J. McGough), Non-Indian, 1879-1950
Object Name
Hand drum and drumstick
Media/Materials
Wood, hide
Techniques
Stretched
Object Type
Music and Sound
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