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Accession Number CCEA2006.1.21 Title Mbira Object Type thumb harp Creator unknown Date Made unknown Place Made uknown Culture unknown Materials and Techniques wood; metal; gourd Description This small mbira has 5 metal "tongues" affixed to the front of the instrument with metal wires. The body is made of a rough-shelled gourd and there are decorative markings burned into the front of the instrument. Credit Line Donated by Peggy Sarjeant