Piston Bellows

Model

CG911206-8314

From: Philippine Islands (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number CG911206-8314
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Philippine Islands (uncertain)
Section Oceanian
Materials Bamboo | Peel | Paper
Description

Model of piston bellows: two bamboo tubes with holes at the bottoms. Pistons are tipped with wadded paper. Bands of geometric designs (diamonds, chevrons, etc.) incised on tubes, which are held together by a ring of braided peel.

Length 25 cm
Outside Diameter 4.5 cm

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