Gourd resonated lamellaphone.
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InstrumentLamellaphone |
Instrument FamilyPercussion |
Date Made1967 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Eight metal lamellae gripped by wires mounted on board; metal bridge; board fitted inside a half gourd; instrument held by fingers which pass through two holes in board. Possibly heptatonic tuning. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: Used as a band instrument, solo, and to accompany singing. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1997. |
Measurementsboard diameter 320 - 325. |
ProvenanceGift of W. Stevenson, 1981. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number1524 |