Object class: Idiophones (instruments that produce sound by vibrating the instruments themselves) / Collection place: Africa / Loans: S1994-1995 #9b: SFO Museum (May 5, 1995–June 12, 1995) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

Start Over Object class Idiophones (instruments that produce sound by vibrating the instruments themselves) Collection place Africa Loans S1994-1995 #9b: SFO Museum (May 5, 1995–June 12, 1995)

Hearst Museum object titled Gong, accession number 5-15397, described as Slit gong, wood, hand carved from solid tree limb, round, well-patinated; finial/stylized carved human head at top; lower two thirds hollowed out. Length 36.9 cm. Diameter (at base) 8.5 cm. Used by a diviner to announce his entry into a village.

Hearst Museum object titled Rattle/ drum, accession number 5-13860, described as rattle/ drum; giant calabash encased in paired cotton cordage w/ wide encircling band of white cowries and cotton cordage in center; h. ca. 42 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Thumb piano, accession number 5-9874, described as Thumb-piano; iron "keys" mounted on square wood basew with pyro-engraved triangular design; 15 x 17.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Thumb piano, accession number 5-9873, described as Thumb piano; iron "keys" mounted on square wood base with pyro-engraved triangular design; 15 x 18 cm.