Harp

2012-31-19

From: South Africa

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 2012-31-19
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Shangana-Tsonga
Provenience South Africa
Section African
Materials Wood | Gourd | Hide | Metal
Description

Wood harp with a hemispherical body. Drum head of hide surround body and are streched and lashed together on bottom. There are several tears in the hide as well as areas of stiching (repair). Two wood bars, with six wires attached to them are inserted through the hide and attached with lashing to cross bar.

Height 34 cm
Length 50 cm
Outside Diameter 25 cm
Credit Line Gift of Margaret E. Johnston in memory of Dr. Thomas F. Johnston, 2012

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