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1908.9.1

Triangular harp with six strings and gourd resonator. [MJD 25/09/2008]

1908.9.1

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Collection type: Object
Description: Triangular harp with six strings and gourd resonator. [MJD 25/09/2008]
Geographical reference: Liberia
Africa > Western Africa > Liberia
Cultural groups: Kru
Person: Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source David Henry Nagel
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1908
Date collected: By 1908
Acquisition information: Donated: 05/1908
Materials and processes: Material Creeper Plant, Material Wood Plant, Material Gourd Plant, Process Carpentered, Process Perforated, Process Tied
Dimensions: Length: max 510 mm, Length x Width: max 325 x 180 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1908.9.1

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Harp

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