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Sansa

Description

Sansa comprising a flat wooden case supporting a row of vibrating iron tongues secured by an iron band, with a piece of tin overlaid with shell tied to the lower sides: Africa, Malawi, Shire Highlands

Museum reference

A.1894.58

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Sansa

Production information

Shire Highlands, Malawi, Eastern Africa

Materials

Wood, Iron, Tin, Shell

Physical description

Flat wooden case supporting a row of vibrating iron tongues secured by an iron band; piece of tin overlaid with shell tied to the lower sides

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