Five Stringed Harp with Elephant Head Decoration (Kundi)

Mangbetu

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Mangbetu. Five Stringed Harp with Elephant Head Decoration (Kundi), late 19th century. Wood, rattan fiber, nails, 7 x 40 x 7 in. (17.8 x 101.6 x 17.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1297. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Mangbetu

Title

Five Stringed Harp with Elephant Head Decoration (Kundi)

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Wood, rattan fiber, nails

Classification

Musical Instrument

Dimensions

7 x 40 x 7 in. (17.8 x 101.6 x 17.8 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund

Accession Number

22.1297

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