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Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston
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Africa, Sub-Saharan, Africa, West
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Sistrum, Percussion instruments--Africa, West, Rattle (Musical instrument), Zither, Musical instruments--Africa, West, Stringed instruments--Africa, West
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1971-1982
Description:
Six string belly harp with two sistra (or zistra) attached and a gourd resonator. The gourd has animal skin stretched over it and contains a rectangular opening. The sistra are triangular with circular metal rings that produce noise when shaken. Origin West Africa.