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1920.100.33

Jew's harp of bamboo, with a few fine incised lines on the siliceous surface; tongue narrowed suddenly and weighted with black beads; small projection at larger end with fine string attached.

1920.100.33

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Collection type
Object
Description
Jew's harp of bamboo, with a few fine incised lines on the siliceous surface; tongue narrowed suddenly and weighted with black beads; small projection at larger end with fine string attached.
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1885
Date collected
By 1885
Acquisition information
Donated: 1885, uncertain Transferred: 21/04/1888, uncertain
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material String, Material Bead, Process Incised, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 286 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1920.100.33

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Jews Harp

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