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Xylophone
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Xylophone

TitleXylophone
Date19th century 19th century
MediumShell, wood, hemp, skin
ClassificationIdiophone-Struck-bar-wood
OriginAfrican African
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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