Thumb piano, wooden base with metal projections (keys) of different sizes; metal

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Object Number 971-2-50/11554

Display Title Thumb piano, wooden base with metal projections (keys) of different sizes; metal

Descriptions

Object Description Thumb piano, wooden base with metal projections (keys) of different sizes; metal bridge holds keys in place 5 1/2" x 7 1/4"

Inventory Description Thumb piano, wood base, unadorned, 18 keys, various length, metal piece at end

Classification

Raw Material
Percussion

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa

Additional Geographic Terms Kalahari Desert

Materials Wood, Metal

Dimensions Overall: 3.7 x 18.2 x 14.5 cm (1 7/16 x 7 3/16 x 5 11/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 971-2-50/11554

Provenance

Collector John Yellen (04/1968-08/1970)

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