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Harp
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Harp

Maker Unknown, Chokwe
MediumCopper, fiber, wood Democratic Republic of Congo
Dimensions15” x 14”
Credit LineGift of the Herman Copen Trust
Object numberAF2002.0925.COP
DescriptionHarp with human head at the end, four strings, copper around base. Possibly Boa?
ClassificationsMusical Instruments / Equipment
Exhibitions
Beyond the Beat: Explorations in Music and Culture
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