Photo of collection object Lamellophone "thumb piano"
Lamellophone "thumb piano", 1900s. Wood, iron, and upholstery studs, Overall: 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in.). The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr., 1918.373. CC0.

Lamellophone "thumb piano"

1900s

Maker Unknown

African Art

Lamellophone "thumb piano", 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bushoong-style maker. Wood, iron, and upholstery studs; overall: 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr. 1918.373
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Musical Instrument
Formatted Medium
Wood, iron, and upholstery studs
Dimensions
Overall: 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in.)
Departments
African Art
Accession Number
1918.373
Credit Line
The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.
Exhibitions
African Art
Rights Statement
CC0

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