Harp with Human Head (Kundi)

Mangbetu

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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. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Mangbetu

Title

Harp with Human Head (Kundi)

Date

early 20th century

Medium

Wood, leather, fiber

Classification

Musical Instrument

Dimensions

15 x 21 1/2 x 7 in. (38.1 x 54.6 x 17.8 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund

Accession Number

22.1303

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