Lyre

48-29-48

From: Sudan

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 48-29-48
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Shilluk
Provenience Sudan
Culture Area North Africa
Section African
Materials Wood | Skin | Fiber
Description

Two string posts, cross-pieces; wood sound box covered with hide and woven strings of the hide. Native-made strings for playing.

Length 70 cm
Width 26 cm
Outside Diameter 11 cm
Credit Line Gift of Presbyterian Board of Missions, 1948
Other Number C-366 - Seder Number

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