Xylophone: Djegele
1999.01.0005A
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Xylophone: Djegele (1999.01.0005A) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | N/A |
| Date | 1964 |
| Culture | Senufo |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 147.0 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 61.5 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 44.5 cm |
| Weight | 11,700 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Plant--Gourd, Plant--Wood, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Textile, Plastic |
| Manufacturing Processes | Hollowing, Cutting |
Research Remarks
| Description | The djegele is a wooden xylophone played by one musician. It is perhaps the most important and distinct musical instrument played by the Senufo people. Djegele are paired in performance and the djegele ensemble is central to the music performed in a wide range of ritual and social settings. The ensemble most often includes two gbogo drums and is called yatinye, literally "that thing that makes noise." - Formerly on the Spurlock Museum exploration "Musical Expressions of the Senufo-Tagba." |
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| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | Lamissa just received a book on the balafon that the Museum may want to photocopy. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase by Lamissa Bengali in Burkina Faso for Spurlock |
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| Reproduction | No |
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