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"Turucána" beater

Beater for big slit drum called "Turucána," used by the natives throughout the river Uaupés. Wooden handle. Head is made of natural rubber ("Caoutchouc," extracted from rubber tree: Hevea sp.), wrapped in twine.

  • Culture:Tukano
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  • Repository:Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
  • Measurements:Length: 365mm