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2014-13-39

From: Uganda

Curatorial Section: African

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Native Name Nanga
Object Number 2014-13-39
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Uganda
Section African
Materials Wood | Skin | Rawhide
Description

Nanga. Triangular wooden body covered with a skin membrane. Membrane is held in place by twisted rawhide thongs, attached to a piece of hide which covers the entire bottom of the body. Curved neck with places for 6 pegs.

Height 40.6 cm
Length 80 cm
Width 15.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Franklin Institute, 2014
Other Number 100 - Franklin Institute Number | L-222-39 - Old Loan Number | C-237 - Seder Number

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