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Bala

Place createdAfrica

Mediumwood, animal hide, plant fiber, gourd, resin

Dimensions5 1/8 × 27 15/16 × 18 1/8 in. (13 × 71 × 46 cm)

ClassificationsMusical Instruments

DepartmentAfrican Art

Credit LineGift of Wm. H. Doane

Accession Number1914.205

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