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