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slit drum

Slit-drum made of wood. Cylindrical drum with central rectangular slit, stuffed with fibre and seeds? Drum surmounted by carved human head with large, upturned nose and pronounced eyes, mouth and ears. Brass tacks stuck into each ear, chin and forehead. Head topped by headdress with resin? on top into which is set a cowrie shell. Large penannular brass ring around neck of figure with strip of red cotton cloth for carrying.

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