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1924.2.39

Bow for fiddle made of wood with hair tied with leather thong. [MJD 29/9/2008]

1924.2.39

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bow for fiddle made of wood with hair tied with leather thong. [MJD 29/9/2008]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Northern Territory
Cultural groups
Mossi
Person
Field collector Robert Powley Wild
PRM source Robert Powley Wild
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1924
Date collected
By 1924
Acquisition information
Donated: 1924
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Animal Hair, Process Carved, Process Tied, Process Knotted
Dimensions
Width: max 86 mm, Length: max 258 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1924.2.39

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Lute, Bow

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