Jew's Harp

58-17-46A

From: New Guinea | Central Highlands, New Guinea

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 58-17-46A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience New Guinea | Central Highlands, New Guinea
Section Oceanian
Materials Bamboo | Plant Fiber
Description

Split bamboo cane. Decorated on the sides with simple geometric designs of triangles and lines by burning. Not split above the joint but the end is stuffed with cotton (?); frayed cloth (?) cords and binding on other end. All of the surface except the tongue has burned designs.

Credit Line Bequest of Harry B. Wright, 1958

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