Mangbetu. <em>Five Stringed Harp with Elephant Head Decoration (Kundi)</em>, 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. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1297_threequarter_PS5.jpg)

Five Stringed Harp with Elephant Head Decoration (Kundi)

Artist:Mangbetu

Medium: Wood, rattan fiber, nails

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:late 19th century

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

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Accession Number: 22.1297

Image: CUR.22.1297_threequarter_PS5.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Rectangular wooden resonator which has an elephant head at one end. On the other side of the head there is a series of 5 holes arranged in a horizontal line which accomodate a five-arced cane attachment. The Attachment was previously marked as x2000.1393. CONDITION: Wood split, strings missing, object in 2 pieces.

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