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Xylophone - Artifacts

Description
Model of a bamboo Vietnamese Xylophone "Dan" T'ru'ng" mini Pieces come apart. A-C: Leg of stand, pointed length of bamboo ending in a node A: 6 1/2 long, B: 7 1/4" long, C: 8 1/4" long D: Central trunk of stand, perforated length of bamboo, 4 3/4" long E: Curved support of percussion section, 12" long, 1/4" diameter, metal nail inserted in top end, bottom end slightly pointed F: Side support for percussion section 6" long, 1/4" diameter, slightly pointed at one end, other end ending at a side branch nodule G: Similar to F about 5 3/4" long H: Percussion section made up of 11 graduated lengths of bamboo, one end a joint node, the other sliced diagonally to a point. The segments range from 9 1/2" long to 3 1/2", bound together with green cords in a triangular pattern I and J: Percussion hammers, rounded section of bamboo 1/8" diam., 9" long with a wooden ball at one end 3/4" diameter.
Object ID
1993.024