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Thumb piano

Thumb piano or likimbe, a hollowed wooden box with vibrating iron tongues, decorated with blue glass beads: Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lokombe, early 20th century

  • Date:
    Early 20th century
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  • Collection:
    National Museums Scotland
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  • Place of production:
    Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Culture:Lokombe
  • Period:early 20th century
  • Materials:Wood; Iron; Glass
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  • Repository:National Museums Scotland
  • Measurements:Approximate Height 140; Approximate Length 80; Approximate Depth 30mm