Two-stringed Instrument
Artist/Maker
Hausa people
(Nigeria)
Datecollected between 1960-1973
Mediumwood, hide and leather
DimensionsOverall: 21 x 2 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. (53.3 x 7 x 6.7 cm)
ClassificationsMusical Instruments
Credit LineGift of Professor and Mrs. Robert R. Ferens
Terms
Object number91.0474.77
DescriptionRaw or untanned hide like that stretched over the sound box of this lute can also be made by itself into small containers because it holds its shape so well when dried.On View
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