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2009.19.1.4

Strikers for a xylophone. For the whole range of associated strikers bound with the rope bundle see 2009.19.1 .1-9. [GL 21/1/2020]

2009.19.1.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Strikers for a xylophone. For the whole range of associated strikers bound with the rope bundle see 2009.19.1 .1-9. [GL 21/1/2020]
Long description
Strikers for a xylophone. Possibly for 1929.27.3 (see below) [MdeA 14/05/2009] Nine pieces of light bamboo sticks tied together in a bundle with a length of string which is then tied to a thicker, longer length of rope. [FC 14/5/2009]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Tarkwa
Person
Field collector Robert Powley Wild
PRM source Robert Powley Wild
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1929?, uncertain
Date collected
1929/9?
Acquisition information
Donated: 1929, uncertain Found unentered: 14/05/2009
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material Rope, Process Tied, Process Knotted
Dimensions
Width: max 300 mm with rope and bundle, Length: max 340 mm bundle
Object numbers
Accession number: 2009.19.1.4

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Xylophone, Striker