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1992.39.2

Five-stringed harp with resonator shaped like a violin. [SM (Verve) 16/03/2015]

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1992.39.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Five-stringed harp with resonator shaped like a violin. [SM (Verve) 16/03/2015]
Long description
Five-stringed harp with resonator shaped like a violin. The resonator is decorated with pyroengraved lines, dots and triangles (done with wire) and has faint traces of pink paint. It is covered with snake skin which has been nailed on. [SM (Verve) 16/03/2015]
Geographical reference
Uganda
Africa > Eastern Africa > Uganda
Near Bundibugyo near Ntandi village
Cultural groups
Twa
Person
Field collector Judith Knight
PRM source Judith Knight
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1992
Date collected
1992.8.
Acquisition information
Donated: 1992
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Snake Skin Reptile, Material Pigment, Process Carpentered, Process Carved, Process Decorated, Process Pyroengraved Pokerwork, Process Painted
Dimensions
Length x Width x Depth: max 530 x 148 x 40 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1992.39.2

Search terms: Music, Trade, Musical Instrument, Harp

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