Arpa Arqueada Kundi
Mangbetu · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: CORD-5
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- Height
- 58 cm
- Material
- Horn of ox, rope, wood, lizard skin, ceramic beads and horse hair
Four stringed harp built on an ox horn. The mango, dark brown patina, is topped with an anthropomorphic head. The honey color of the harp is…
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Full original description
Four stringed harp built on an ox horn. The mango, dark brown patina, is topped with an anthropomorphic head. The honey color of the harp is obtained by frequent applications of palm oil.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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