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Drum; consisting of wooden cylinder with tapering ends, carved with vertical lines. Around sides towards top is band of seven wooden pegs inserted into holes, with vegetal fibre and skin ties attached. Ties also attached to skin membrane on top of drum. Red, blue and cream ?wool shoulder strap or handle attached to sides at top and bottom.

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