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1922.23.90

Primitive harp (para type), with 6 strings and no forepillar.

1922.23.90

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Collection type: Object
Description: Primitive harp (para type), with 6 strings and no forepillar.
Geographical reference: Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria; Muri Province Takum
Cultural groups: Dungu; Jukun
Person: Field collector Charles Kingsley Meek; PRM source Charles Kingsley Meek
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1922
Date collected: By 1922
Acquisition information: Donated: 1922
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Hair, Process Carpentered
Dimensions: Height: max 360 mm, Width 105 mm, Length: max 600 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1922.23.90

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Harp

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