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Harp

Songye Pluriac Harp

Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Songye

Wood, Metal Strings, Leather, Bamboo
ca. Mid-20th century


Chordophone - Harp - Pluriac

Songye Pluriac Harp with tuning pegs attached at the top. Wooden bridge sets on leather covered hole in the box resonator. Symbolic high relief carving on all four sides.

 

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Catalog#: AF-CHHP-25-72