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Harp

Mangbetu Figural Harp-Allegator

Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Mangbetu

Wood, Reptile Skin, Ivory, Figer String
ca. Mid-20th century

Length: 27.1 inches
Chordophone - Harp - Plucked

Carved ivory neck fashioned as an alligator. Resonating body is covered with reptile skin. Four string harp (strings missing and one peg missing)

 

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Catalog#: AF-CHHP-19-59