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Karimba: "TIC 159"

G (closest chromatic pitch)
19
unknown
Central Mozambique
Possibly Sena/Nyungwe or Sena/Tonga
1935
Body split at top, simple chevrons on sides, VR carved on back. H: 18.0, W: at bottom 15.2.
19 keys incl. 9 in upper rank, most decorated at top end. Rectangular bar held with wire. Back plate.
Backrest bamboo. Carrying chain. Coll HT early 1930s.
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