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Rubber hammer - used to play the African piano or zylophone
Rubber hammer - used to play the African piano or zylophone
Object Number 37-105-50/3140
Display Title Rubber hammer - used to play the African piano or zylophone
Descriptions
Indigenous Term tikongo
Inventory Description Mallet, resin ball affixed to carved and polished wood stick
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Batswa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Inhambane, vicinity of; Hlengwe
Materials Resin, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 27.4 x 2.9 x 2.6 cm (10 13/16 x 1 1/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-105-50/3140

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