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Object Number
36-56-50/1478
Display Title
Carved kongombio (hand piano)
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Instrument, carved wooden rectangular box, incised linear design, 8 metal tabs.
Classification
- Percussion
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Barotse
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Zambia
Materials
Wood, Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 24 x 13 x 4 cm (9 7/16 x 5 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
36-56-50/1478
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