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1901.14.1

Wood trough-shaped zither with gourd resonator [JID 6/1/2020]

1901.14.1

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Collection type: Object
Description: Wood trough-shaped zither with gourd resonator [JID 6/1/2020]
Geographical reference: Tanzania, United Republic of
Africa > Eastern Africa > Tanzania, United Republic of
Person: Field collector Joseph Thomas Last; PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1901
Date collected: By 1901
Acquisition information: Donated: 02/1901
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Gourd Plant, Process Carved, Process Tied
Dimensions: Height: max 100 mm, Length: max 530 mm, Width: max 150 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1901.14.1 Other numbers: 131.D.18

Search terms: Music, Vessel, Musical Instrument, Zither

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