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1920.101.44

Trough shaped zither with three star like decorative cuttings in the base. 8 sinew strings and plant fibre handle. 4 Horn shaped supporting legs. [FC 26/9/2008]

1920.101.44

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Collection type
Object
Description
Trough shaped zither with three star like decorative cuttings in the base. 8 sinew strings and plant fibre handle. 4 Horn shaped supporting legs. [FC 26/9/2008]
Geographical reference
Uganda
Africa > Eastern Africa > Uganda
Cultural groups
Nkole
Person
Field collector John Roscoe
PRM source John Roscoe
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1919
Date collected
1919
Acquisition information
Donated: 1920
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material String, Material Plant Fibre, Material Glass, Material Bead, Material Pigment, Material Sinew, Process Carved, Process Tied, Process Strung, Process Knotted, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length 472 mm, Width 250 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1920.101.44

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Zither

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