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Thumb PianoKenya Kalimba (Thumb Piano) (#2)Collected in 1920's in Kenya Wood, Metal Length: 10 inches x Width: 6 inches (bottom) x Depth: 2 inches Fan-shaped hollow wood soundboard base to flared end. Ten metal keys resonate when plucked with finger. Held in place by strong reeds. Museum accessions report states it was collected by Quaker missionaries between 1900-1920. Museum Property
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