Harp

Unknown

mid-20th century · Wood, hide, metal · Musical Instruments

Harps and zithers with vertical bridges are found along the west coast from Senegambia to Angola. This large harp has a wood resonator and an extension on one side, unlike most, which have gourd resonators. Drums accompany this harp during Senufo funerary ceremonies for exceptional hunters, a tradition followed by other groups in the region.

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid-20th century

Medium

Wood, hide, metal

Culture

Senufo

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Purchase, Frederick M. Lehman Bequest, 2006