Toy Car

Acquired by the donor in Zimbabwe from a street vendor in 1994.

Handmade toy vehicle consisting of metal wires coiled together; wires that make up main body are wrapped in assorted plastic, wheels are uncovered. Construction is open with wires making up a rectangular platform for four figures to stand on. All figures are dressed in cotton clothing, and have stuffed heads with faces embroidered on. Male figures on left are playing guitars, and female figures on right are playing drums. Identical guitars are made up of wood and bottle caps; drum in back consists of a large plastic cap, and drum at front is made of bottle caps threaded together. Long curved handle attached to back bottom edge, that bends overtop entire vehicle; for steering and pushing. When toy is moved, all arms move to play instruments.