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1. Musical instrument

Musical instrument
Date:
1971-1982
Description:
Orange gourd with seeds inside. Beads strung on a cord decorate the exterior. Origin West Africa.

2. Musical instrument

Musical instrument
Date:
1971-1982
Description:
Tubular bamboo rattles containing rice, similar to rainsticks. Origin West Africa.

3. Belly harp (Zither)

Belly harp (Zither)
Date:
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.

4. Marimba

Marimba
Date:
1971-1982
Description:
Marimba made of wood and gourds, which act as resonators, tied together with twine and animal hide. Origin Nigeria.

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