Xylophone Hammer

2012-31-2B

Location: On Display in the Africa Galleries

From: South Africa

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 2012-31-2B
Current Location Africa Galleries - On Display
Culture Shangana-Tsonga
Provenience South Africa
Section African
Materials Wood | Hide | Cocoon
Description

Wood handle, its top is covered by hide. Two cocoons with seed inside are stitched together and tied to the top near the head of the hammer.

Length 39.37 cm
Width 5.08 cm
Depth 4.92 cm
Credit Line Gift of Margaret E. Johnston in memory of Dr. Thomas F. Johnston, 2012

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