Arched Harp

Possibly East African

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Arched Harp
Date: 19th century
Culture: Possibly East African
Medium: Wood, skin
Dimensions: 65cm x 14cm x 34.5cm
Classification: Chordophone-Harp
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.2808
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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