SMALL XYLOPHONE, DR CONGO, ANGOLA, TANZANIA - Lot 164

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SMALL XYLOPHONE, DR CONGO, ANGOLA, TANZANIA - Lot 164
SMALL XYLOPHONE, DR CONGO, ANGOLA, TANZANIA Wood, iron. Dimensions: 22 cm high. This musical instrument is known throughout a wide geographical area of Central Africa, in particular. It consists of a wooden soundbox—often decorated with finely incised geometric patterns—and a row of metal bars of roughly equal size held in place by a metal rod above a small open box. The rod is adorned with small beads beneath the ensemble, enhancing the instrument’s distinctive and recognizable tone. The piece is in good overall condition despite signs of wear. Research and documentation: Coryse Mwape – Art historian specializing in ancient African art. Internal ref.:
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