Xylophone

P1993

From: Java

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Gambang
Object Number P1993
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Java
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Plant Fiber | Metal
Description

Gambang.

Per Musical Instrument Card: large wooden xylophone - rectangular box-like body, the sides slanting in at the bottom and one end slightly narrower than the other. End pieces to box project above key board and are rounded at the top and have a circular hole in the middle. box rests on low carved legs which slant out from base. 18 wooden keys gradually tapering in length. Keys set between 2 metal pegs at one side of box and through 1 metal pag at other side. Last key at smaler end does not fit tapering pattern in its length. Length longest key 52 cm; shortest key 29 cm. Base of box 82 cm. keyboard 93.5 cm. Max width of key board 31 cm. Max height of instrument 52. cm

Good condition.

Height 52 cm
Length 111 cm
Width 52 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number DAS 35 - Other Number

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