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Harp

Ennanga - Ganda harp of Uganda

Uganda
Uganda Region

Wood, leather, wire, metal rod
Early 20th century

Length: 22 inches; Body: 14 inches; Width: 4 inches
Chordophone - Harp - Plucked

Arched harp (Ennanga) of the Ganda people of Uganda. The sound box is made of a single piece of wood. The six strings are attached to a metal rod under the skin and extend through the hide to the tuning pegs inserted along the long neck. Provenance: Henry Lovelace Collection

 

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Catalog#: AF-CHHP-16-58