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Culture/People:
Taíno [Puerto Rico]  Search this
Previous owner:
William B. Kirk, Non-Indian  Search this
Donor:
William B. Kirk, Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Musical rasp
Media/Materials:
Gourd, cordage
Techniques:
Cut, incised, tied
Object Type:
Music and Sound
Native Term:
güiro
Place:
Puerto Rico
Archipelago:
Greater Antilles
Island Name:
Puerto Rico
Geographical Areas:
Caribbean Islands (West Indies)
Date created:
1950-1960
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of William B. Kirk (of New York City); donated to MAI by William B. Kirk in 1963.
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Catalog Number:
23/2323
Barcode:
232323.000
See related items:
Taíno [Puerto Rico]
Music and Sound
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws66745757d-e42a-4826-b740-3457a1b1c019
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_247562