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1942.8.53

Wooden xylophone with decorative gourds [RR 21/1/2020]

1942.8.53

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Collection type: Object
Description: Wooden xylophone with decorative gourds [RR 21/1/2020]
Geographical reference: Mozambique
Africa > Eastern Africa > Mozambique; Mouth of River Limpopo
Cultural groups: Chopi
Person: Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source William Downing Webster
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1942
Date collected: By 1942
Acquisition information: Purchased: 1896 Donated: 1942
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Gourd Plant, Material Spider Membrane, Process Tied, Process Perforated
Dimensions: Length: max 715 mm, Width: max 445 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1942.8.53

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Xylophone

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