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Object Number 29-4-50/H797.5
Display Title Thumb piano; carved wood body; incised design; perf'd; metal key & supports
Descriptions
Object Description Thumb piano; carved wood body; incised design; perf'd; metal key & supports
Inventory Description Thumb piano, carved wood body, incised design, perf'd, metal key and supports
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Belgian Congo
Additional Geographic Terms Uele-Bomokandi District; Rungu
Dimensions Overall: 22.2 x 14.3 x 4.5 cm (8 3/4 x 5 5/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 29-4-50/H797.5; 20i; [pencil scribblings]

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