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Object Number 04-45-50/64169
Display Title Lemellophone, sanza
Descriptions
Object Description Zimba, musical instrument played with the fingers against 8 tuned metal spokes attached to carved wood base. A skin thong is attached through a hole below the tuning spokes; a metal bracket with 4 loose metal bands is attached at the opposite end of the wood base. A single hole is bored through the center of the wood base.
Inventory Description Thumb piano, wooden base with 8 keys, carved face and human designs
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Chokwe
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola
Additional Geographic Terms Benquilla, 300 mi east of
Dimensions Overall: 2 x 18.1 x 8.6 cm (13/16 x 7 1/8 x 3 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 64169
Provenance
Collector Rev. Henry A. Neipp (1898-1902 - 1904)

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