Musical Bow

2012-31-50

From: South Africa

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 2012-31-50
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Shangana-Tsonga
Provenience South Africa
Section African
Materials Reed (plant)
Description

Friction-bow (Xizambi). A crescent shaped bow made of reed with notched ribbing carved into the middle of its body.

Length 58.2 cm
Width 13.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Margaret E. Johnston in memory of Dr. Thomas F. Johnston, 2012

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