Mangbetu. Harp with Human Head (Kundi), early 20th century. Wood, leather, fiber, 15 x 21 1/2 x 7 in. (38.1 x 54.6 x 17.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1303. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1303_bottom_PS5.jpg)
Mangbetu. Harp with Human Head (Kundi), early 20th century. Wood, leather, fiber, 15 x 21 1/2 x 7 in. (38.1 x 54.6 x 17.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1303. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1303_detail_PS5.jpg)
Harp with Human Head (Kundi)
Arts of Africa
CULTURE
Mangbetu
MEDIUM
Wood, leather, fiber
DATES
early 20th century
DIMENSIONS
15 x 21 1/2 x 7 in. (38.1 x 54.6 x 17.8 cm) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Arts of Africa
ACCESSION NUMBER
22.1303
CREDIT LINE
Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Wooden resonator covered with hide. Resonator has double scalloped sides. A small red stamp is found on anterior surface. Neck is curved and topped by a human head with stylized headdress. Ears on head are pierced eyes look like they probably held beads. 3 strings remain attached to resonator.
Condition: 2 strings are broken right proper ear is chipped. Fiber stitching on hide is coming apart.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Mangbetu. Harp with Human Head (Kundi), early 20th century. Wood, leather, fiber, 15 x 21 1/2 x 7 in. (38.1 x 54.6 x 17.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1303. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1303_bottom_PS5.jpg)
IMAGE
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