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Mbira
A nineteenth century musical instrument from Africa, usually called a thumb piano or mbira with eight keys mounted on a wooden sound box. The date of the instrument is not certain but it was made before 1879. The sound box casing bears a label inscribed 'Musical Instrument from Loango presented by James Lyon, Greenock', indicating an origin in the Congo for the instrument.
- Date:
before 1879 - Maker:
- Collection:
McLean Museum and Art Gallery - Inventory number:
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Loango (Timezone: Africa/Brazzaville)