Silimba (xylophone)
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Alternative Titledibinda |
InstrumentXylophone |
Instrument FamilyPercussion |
Place Made[region unspecified] ; Africa |
Date Made20th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Gourd-resonated suspension xylophone; 10 bars. Bar lengths 347-472; bar widths 61-73.Some of the holes in the gourds covered with spider-nest membrane. Wooden frame. |
NotesA. Myers, March 2007. |
Measurementswidth 1133; height 580. |
ProvenanceBequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionSir Nicholas Shackleton Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number5586 |