Xylophone
Title
Xylophone
Description
Model of a bamboo Vietnamese Xylophone "Dan" T'ru'ng" mini Pieces come apart. A-C: Leg of stand pointed length of bamboo ending in a node A: 6 1/2 long B: 7 1/4" long C: 8 1/4" long D: Central trunk of stand perforated length of bamboo 4 3/4" long E: Curved support of percussion section 12" long 1/4" diameter metal nail inserted in top end bottom end slightly pointed F: Side support for percussion section 6" long 1/4" diameter slightly pointed at one end other end ending at a side branch nodule G: Similar to F about 5 3/4" long H: Percussion section made up of 11 graduated lengths of bamboo one end a joint node the other sliced diagonally to a point. The segments range from 9 1/2" long to 3 1/2" bound together with green cords in a triangular pattern I and J: Percussion hammers rounded section of bamboo 1/8" diam. 9" long with a wooden ball at one end 3/4" diameter.
Identifier
1993.024