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Mbira dza vadzima
Mbira dza vadzima
Mbira dza vadzima
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAfrica

Mbira dza vadzima

NameThumb Piano
CultureShona people
Date1992
Place madeZIMBABWE, AFRICA
MediumWood, metal
Dimensionsoverall: 6.0 cm H x 22.6 cm L x 17.5 cm W
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.1993.102.1
Collections
DescriptionRectangle pc. of wood w/metal rods held by rod, several lengths. 5 bottle caps fastened to metal plate.
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