Harp

50-10-2

From: Liberia

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 50-10-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Liberia
Culture Area West Africa
Section African
Materials Gourd | Wood | Fiber
Description

Ten fibre segments (basswood?) stretched laterally across a three-cornered frame. The frame is mounted in a half gourd which, in playing, is placed against the bare breast of the performer.

Height 41.5 cm
Length 21.5 cm
Width 52.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Samuel W. Fernberger, 1950

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