Zither

AF248

From: East Africa

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF248
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience East Africa
Culture Area East Africa
Section African
Materials Wood | Fiber
Description

Wooden cylinder halved lengthwise, wise peg-like handle projecting from rounded under-side. Six strings run through small holes at each end and fastened exteriorly.

Height 5 cm
Length 43 cm
Width 7.3 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900

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