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Paddle / Bow Bass

1981–86
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Paddle / Bow Bass
  • Maker: Kenneth Lee Butler (American, Bethesda, Maryland born 1948)
  • Date: 1981–86
  • Geography: New York, New York, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Wood, metal
  • Dimensions: Approx. L. (standing) 75 in. (190.5 cm); W. 23 in. (58.4 cm); D. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
  • Classification: Chordophone-Lute-plucked-unfretted
  • Credit Line: Gift of Ken Butler, 1996
  • Object Number: 1996.57
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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