Musical Bow

2012-31-51

From: South Africa

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 2012-31-51
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Shangana-Tsonga
Provenience South Africa
Section African
Materials Wood | Raffia
Description

Friction-bow (Xizambi). A crescent shaped friction bow with notched ribbing carved into the middle of bow. Curled raffia is tied to both ends by rubber bands.

Length 65 cm
Width 12 cm
Credit Line Gift of Margaret E. Johnston in memory of Dr. Thomas F. Johnston, 2012

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