Photo of collection object Bowharp
Bowharp, by 1928. Wood, rawhide, plant fiber, metal, and glass bead, Handle: 36.9 cm (14 1/2 in.); Drum: 18.2 cm (7 3/16 in.). Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu House, 1929.344. CC0.

Bowharp

by 1928

Maker Unknown

African Art

Bowharp, by 1928. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker. Wood, rawhide, plant fiber, metal, and glass bead; handle: 36.9 cm (14 1/2 in.); drum: 18.2 cm (7 3/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu House 1929.344
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Musical Instrument
Formatted Medium
Wood, rawhide, plant fiber, metal, and glass bead
Dimensions
Handle: 36.9 cm (14 1/2 in.); Drum: 18.2 cm (7 3/16 in.)
Departments
African Art
Accession Number
1929.344
Credit Line
Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu House
Rights Statement
CC0

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