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Axatse

20th century
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Axatse
  • Date: 20th century
  • Geography: Ghana
  • Culture: Ghanaian
  • Medium: Gourd, plastic beads, cord
  • Dimensions: L.: 33 cm (13 in.); Diam.: 17.1 cm (6 in.)
  • Classification: Idiophone-Shaken-rattle
  • Credit Line: Gift of Herbert J. Harris, 1986
  • Object Number: 1986.467.9
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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