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: Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 2-1611, described as Large drum used in ceremonies. Head probably seal or walrus bladder. Hoop frame, rawhide lashing. Carved wood handle with incised linear markings.
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: Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 2-2968, described as With hoop frame, carved wood handle, bladderskin (?) head with sinew binding.
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: Hearst Museum object titled Drum beater, accession number 2-1654, described as Drum beater. Made of bone. Carved walrus head at one end.
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: Hearst Museum object titled Drum frame, accession number 2-6486, described as With carved ivory walrus handle. Head missing. Handle is composite of polar bear with pinnedin dangling separately carved human legs.
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: Hearst Museum object titled String instrument, accession number 2-57692, described as Banjo-like single string musical instrument with soundbox. Single gut string. Carved conifer with finely pegged construction.
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