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AF263

From: Algeria

Curatorial Section: African

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Native Name Gunibri
Object Number AF263
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Algeria
Culture Area North Africa
Section African
Materials Gourd | Snakeskin | Wood
Description

Gunibry. The body of the instrument is a half gourd covered with repttle skin. Wooden stick strung with hair; wooden bow also strung with hair.

Height 5.5 cm
Length 48.5 cm
Width 10.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900

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