Musical Instrument

CG94-3-39A

From: Sumatra

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number CG94-3-39A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Sumatra
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

Flat, rectangular board. Dark brown. One half of one face carved with four deep, broad grooves. Towards the end, the two middle grooves narrow and cross, forming a free-standing diamond. A similar board, with grooves at both ends and diamonds in the center, is identified on a blog about Indonesian Musical Instruments as a "weaving musical instrument," because it is used to entertain weavers while working. The free-standing triangle is sounded by striking. Like CG94-3-39B. Both numbered P1475.

Length 74 cm
Width 6.5 cm

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