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1911.16.7

6-stringed zither of parallel reeds.

1911.16.7

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Collection type: Object
Description: 6-stringed zither of parallel reeds.
Geographical reference: Zambia
Africa > Eastern Africa > Zambia; Mpika
Cultural groups: Bemba
Person: Field collector Frank Hulme Melland; PRM source Frank Hulme Melland
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1911
Date collected: By 1911
Acquisition information: Donated: 1911
Materials and processes: Material Reed Plant, Process Split, Process Tied
Dimensions: Length x Width 500 x 90 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1911.16.7

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Zither

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