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Reque-reque
Unknown author20th century
Museum of Ethnology & Museum of Popular Art
Lisboa, Portugal
Portuguese traditional musical instrument, made from a pine wood board, cut and painted, featuring a man with a full body, arms and head as articulated elements.
Used on festive occasions, mainly when groups of young men from rural communities first went to the city to be subjected to the inspection for military service.
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Details
- Title: Reque-reque
- Creator: Unknown author
- Date Created: 20th century
- Location Created: Gemeses, Esposende, Portugal
- Physical Dimensions: 107 cm x 33 cm
- Type: Musical instruments
- Rights: Collection: National Museum of Ethnology. Image: DGPC/ADF
- Medium: Pine wood, wire, cane, metal, cardboard, paper
- Catalog number: MNE: BB.240
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