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Marimba

Associated withAfrica
MediumWood, reed, cord, and gourds
DimensionsL. 38 1/2 x H. 9 1/4 x W. 16 1/2 in. (97.8 x 23.5 x 41.9 cm)
ClassificationsWood
Credit LineGift of the May Department Stores Company
Object numberG.67.48.9
On View
Not on view
ProvenanceMay Department Stores Company; given to NCMA 1967.
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