Mvet

Unknown

late 19th century · Gourd, bark · Musical Instruments

The mvet player (mbom-mvet) is considered a semi professional player by the Fang people. Following apprenticeship with a master, he must pass physical, moral, and intellectual tests before initiation into the brotherhood of mbon-mvet. Much in demand for special family occasions, he plays music of a lyrical nature, accompanies song, genealogies and epic poems and may also dance and pantomime.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Gourd, bark

Culture

Fang people

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889