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Shoebill Study Skin — Balaeniceps rex

Buganda Royal Drum — Engalabi

Acheulean Hand Axe — Lake Victoria Shore

Shoebill Study Skin — Balaeniceps rex

Buganda Royal Drum — Engalabi

Acheulean Hand Axe — Lake Victoria Shore

Shoebill Study Skin — Balaeniceps rex

The Shoebill is one of the most remarkable birds in Africa. This museum study skin was prepared in 1961.

Buganda Royal Drum — Engalabi

The engalabi is the most important ceremonial drum in Buganda musical tradition. Constructed from Mvule wood with monitor lizard skin head.

Acheulean Hand Axe — Lake Victoria Shore

This carefully worked bifacial hand axe is one of the finest examples of Acheulean tool technology.