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Balafon

Unknown author2nd half 20th century

Museu Nacional da Música
Portugal

The Balafon is a wooden percussion instrument, precursor of the Xylophone. The gourds have wooden blades that function as resonance boxes.

Details

Title: Balafon
Creator: Unknown author
Date Created: 2nd half 20th century
Location Created: Guinea
Type: Musical Instrument
Rights: Museu Nacional da Música, Lisboa

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