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Object Number 51-15-40/6287
Display Title "Kantele" - the famous old Finnish musical stringed instrument
Descriptions
Object Description "Kantele" - the famous old Finnish musical stringed instrument
Inventory Description Stringed instrument, tapered body, slanted top, tuning pegs, metal strings
Classification
  • String
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Finland
Additional Geographic Terms Savo, North
Dimensions Overall: 58.3 x 10 x 7.9 cm (22 15/16 x 3 15/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51-15-40/6287; 1855.36.

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