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Accession Number CCEA2006.1.31 Title Wiro with Scraper Object Type wiro with scraper Creator unknown Date Made unknown Place Made unknown Culture unknown Materials and Techniques gourd Description

1) Wiro. This wiro is a long cylindrical gourd decorated to look like a lizard or small rodent. On the bottom is has stripes carved out against which the scraper would be pulled to create the sound. 2) Scraper. This…

1) Wiro. This wiro is a long cylindrical gourd decorated to look like a lizard or small rodent. On the bottom is has stripes carved out against which the scraper would be pulled to create the sound. 2) Scraper. This is a small wooden stick in the shape of a nail.

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