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Accession Number CCEA2006.1.20 Title Mbira (thumb harp) Object Type thumb harp Creator unknown Date Made unknown Place Made uknown Culture unknown Materials and Techniques wood; metal; gourd Description

This medium sized mbira has 7 metal "tongues" affixed the the front of the instrument between 3 pieces of wood. The body is a gourd with one longer end that looks like a handle. There is a small sound hole in the…

This medium sized mbira has 7 metal "tongues" affixed the the front of the instrument between 3 pieces of wood. The body is a gourd with one longer end that looks like a handle. There is a small sound hole in the front of the instrument.

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