Lamellophone (chisanji)
Unknown Artist
late 1800s
Medium
Wood, iron, and wire
Dimensions
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Classification
Musical Instrument
Department
African Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund
Accession Number
1915.495
About this artwork
The thumb piano portrays a wonderfully animated man riding a curious quadruped. His hat suggests he is probably a trader (pombeiro) engaged in long-distance commerce.