Anthropomorphic bow harp (cordophone)
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Lot: 230
Anthropomorphic bow harp (cordophone)
D. R. Congo, Ngombe
| Provenance | Size | Hammer price |
|---|---|---|
| German Collection Dorotheum, Vienna, 28 June 2023, Lot 34 |
H: 36.6 inch | 1600 EUR |
wood, pigment, animal skin with remnants of fur, base
Drill holes in the sounding board ("mguga") prove that the bow was originally strung with ten strings ("gingi").
ADHRC: 0204951
