Harp

AF268

From: Gabon | Ogooue River | French Equatorial Africa

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF268
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Fang
Provenience Gabon | Ogooue River | French Equatorial Africa
Culture Area Central Africa
Section African
Materials Gourd | Wood | Fiber
Description

So-called "Fang harp". Four strings; three tuning rings only at each side of the resonator. The ring-stop at one end is missing.

Height 22.5 cm
Length 139 cm
Outside Diameter 20 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number C-312 - Seder Number

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