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Anthropomorphic Harp
1900–1925
Wood, hide, sinew, and string
2008.229
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Gong Striker Handle
1900–1999
Wood
2004.1602
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Horn
1925–1935
Wood, gold leaf, and string
97.1489
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Trumpet
1875–1970
Wood and gold leaf
97.1412
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Horn
1875–1970
Wood and gold leaf
97.1411
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Horn
1875–1905
Ivory
97.1410
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Gong and clapper
1930–1950
Wood, gold leaf, and fiber string
97.876.A,.B
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Gong and beater
1900–1930
Wood, gold leaf
97.875.A,.B
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Ceremonial gong with Sankofa bird
1900–1930
Iron, wood, and gold leaf
97.874
Unknown African
Gong and Beater
1900–1930
Wood, gold leaf
97.873.A,.B
Unknown African
Gong and beater
1900–1930
Wood and gold leaf
97.872.A,.B
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Flute
1850–1970
Bamboo
91.1547
Unknown African
Rattle
1900–1935
Wood
91.1529
Unknown African
Gong Beater (laure)
1850–1970
Wood
91.1512
Unknown African
Harp Bridge with Human Head
1900–1940
Wood and metal
91.1484
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Gong Striker with Snake and Bush Cow Head
1870–1900
Wood
91.1444
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