Harp

81-11-69

From: Gabon

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 81-11-69
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Fang
Provenience Gabon
Culture Area Central Africa
Section African
Materials Wood | Skin
Iconography Human Face
Description

Long rectangular wooden harp which has lost its neck. The body is covered with hide which is crudely tied on at the back with twine. The front of the body has two small sounding holes, one at either end, and a astraight row of seven tiny holes for the lost strings.

Height 8 cm
Length 53 cm
Width 9 cm
Credit Line Received from various sources, pre-1981

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