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African Primitive Carved Wooden Musical Xylophone
African Primitive Carved Wooden Musical Xylophone
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A beautiful handmade African primitive tribal musical percussion instrument xylophone. Solid carved wood bars, with resonating chambers made from gourd form fruit husks. Includes two carved wood playing mallet hammers. No apparent makers mark. From the Chicago estate of American gallerist and philanthropist Maria McCormick (1937-2021).

Dimensions: 22 X 40 X 21 in.

Condition: Good overall condition, having normal to moderate surface wear. Estate fresh to the market.

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African Primitive Carved Wooden Musical Xylophone

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