Guitar

2012-31-18

From: South Africa

Curatorial Section: African

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Native Name Ramkie
Object Number 2012-31-18
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Zulu
Provenience South Africa
Section African
Materials Wood | Metal | Sinew | Shoelace
Description

Guitar (Ramkie) or a plucked lute, made out of a Shell Motor Oil can ("Multigraad"). Top of oil can cut open; neck of guitar, made of wood, inserted into top of can. Five sinew strings attached to pegs at to of neck. Shoelace tied to top left and center peg.

Height 11 cm
Length 62.5 cm
Width 17.8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Margaret E. Johnston in memory of Dr. Thomas F. Johnston, 2012

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