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1898.17.2

Lute with gourd resonator [LM-S 10/1/2020]

1898.17.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Lute with gourd resonator [LM-S 10/1/2020]
Geographical reference
Malawi
Africa > Eastern Africa > Malawi
Lake Nyasa, Likoma Island
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1898
Date collected
By 1898
Acquisition information
Donated: 1898
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Gourd Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Process Carpentered, Process Carved, Process Perforated, Process Repaired (local)
Dimensions
Width: max 120 mm, Length: max 622 mm, Height: max 165 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1898.17.2

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Zither, Musical Bow