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Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 5-16419, described as Yaka diviner’s drum, carved wood; male human head at one end; hole drilled at top of head. Purchased from Bodes & Bode of the Hague Per inventory 6/13/12, has a mount.

Hearst Museum object titled Gong, accession number 5-13879, described as Slit gong known as Mondo (instrument); small slit gong surmounted by human head with crescent hat on top; black painted “hair” in low relief; brown-stained wood; height 38 cm