Xylophone Hammer

2012-31-2B

From: South Africa

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 2012-31-2B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Shangana-Tsonga
Provenience South Africa
Section African
Materials Wood | Hide | Cocoon
Description

Wood handle, its top is covered by hide. Two cocoons with seed inside are stitched together and tied to the top near the head of the hammer.

Height 0 cm
Length 39.37 cm
Width 5.08 cm
Depth 4.92 cm
Credit Line Gift of Margaret E. Johnston in memory of Dr. Thomas F. Johnston, 2012

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