Trough Zither

Malawian (possibly Tonga)

late 19th century

Not on view

This trough zither would have sat on a small gourd to give it increased resonance.

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Title: Trough Zither
Date: late 19th century
Geography: Malawi or Tanzania
Culture: Malawian (possibly Tonga)
Medium: Wood, hemp, string
Dimensions: 17 11/16 × 4 5/16 × 1 3/4 in. (45 × 11 × 4.5 cm)
Classification: Chordophone-Zither-plucked
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.515
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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