Lamellophone (ako Mbira)
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Lamellophone (ako Mbira)
MediumWood, metal, and leather
Dimensions10 × 5 × 1 1/2 in. (25.4 × 12.7 × 3.8 cm)
ClassificationsMusical Instrument
Object number
AAA275
DescriptionWooden musical instrument with nine thin plates (vertical) on the front of it. The instrument has blue beads (five) on some of the visible thin plates; Circular designs on the top and bottom of the instrument with a small leather strap for handle; Wood pieces inserted to give a different sound.Status
Not on view
