Lamellophone, mid 20th century
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Wood, metal, organic materialsexpand_more
Gift of David and Sara Liebermanexpand_more 2001.198.22
Not on Viewexpand_more
This instrument is properly called a lamellophone, but most people call it something much more evocative: a thumb piano, as its metal keys (the lamelles) are played with the thumbs. Very popular and widespread in traditional Africa, it has been reinvented in urban settings as a large, electronically amplified instrument.
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- Lamellophone
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- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2001.198.22
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