Lute

2012-31-21

From: South Africa

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 2012-31-21
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Shangana-Tsonga
Provenience South Africa
Section African
Materials Wood | Hide | Fiber
Description

Lute made with a round body and hide soundboard. Hide is tan with red trim . A wood handle is inserted through body and secured with lashing that attaches to two leather turn rings at top of handle. Its body is crimson and orange with simple carvings as decoration.

Height 12.7 cm
Length 51.5 cm
Width 11.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Margaret E. Johnston in memory of Dr. Thomas F. Johnston, 2012

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