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1998.41.2.3

Striker carved form wood with old tyre inner tube bound around top of striker. To be used to strike balafou xylophone. [FC 17/11/2008]

1998.41.2.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Striker carved form wood with old tyre inner tube bound around top of striker. To be used to strike balafou xylophone. [FC 17/11/2008]
Long description
Striker [.3] for xylophone [1998.41.2 .1] with second striker [.2]. The striker is made from carved wood with end covered with old tyre inner tube strips.
Geographical reference
Gambia
Africa > Western Africa > Gambia
Person
Field collector William F. Snow
PRM source William F. Snow
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1998
Date collected
By 1998
Acquisition information
Donated: 1998
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Rubber Plant, Process Carved, Process Bound
Dimensions
Length 300 mm, Width 25 mm, Diameter 25 mm head
Object numbers
Accession number: 1998.41.2.3

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Striker, Xylophone

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