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Object Number 04-45-50/64171
Display Title Musical Instrument
Descriptions
Object Description Zimba, musical instrument
Inventory Description Thumb piano, 8 keys, carved wooden base, 2 perforations, metal at base.
Classification
  • Percussion
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Umbundu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola
Additional Geographic Terms Benquilla, 300 mi east of
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 3.2 x 10.4 x 18.5 cm (1 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 7 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 64171

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