Harp with Removable Pegs (Kundi)

• Artist: Mangbetu (Culture)
• Medium: Wood, skin
• Geographical Location: Ubangi or Uele region, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Dates: early 20th century
• Dimensions: 10 x 15 x 3 1/4 in. (15.4 x 38.1 x 8.3 cm)
• Collection: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
• Museum Location: BMA, 5H6, 4F
• Accession Number: 31.1810a-f
• Image: "Side", 31.1810a-f_profile_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2006

Catalogue Description:
Oval shaped wooden resonator covered with hide. Two round openings are found on anterior surface. Neck is curved and ends in a male human figure with a Mangbetu headdress. Arms , legs and male genitalia are indicated on figure. 3 out of 5 pegs are found. (Pegs are marked C, E, F). CONDITION: Crack in left proper torso area of figure on neck. Several cracks in hide, D is missing.