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Lamellophone (chisanji)

Unknown Artist

late 1800s

Lamellophone (chisanji) by Unknown Artist

Medium

Wood, iron, and wire

Dimensions

19.1 × 10.2 × 6.4 cm

Classification

Musical Instrument

Department

African Art

Museum

Cleveland Museum of Art

Credit

The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund

Accession Number

1915.495

Rights

Public Domain

About this artwork

The thumb piano portrays a wonderfully animated man riding a curious quadruped. His hat suggests he is probably a trader (pombeiro) engaged in long-distance commerce.

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