Harp

Description

Harp with triangular body of wood and eight arms of twig lashed together, eight strings of root tendril, and a wooden image which stands on the body: Southern Nigeria, East Central State, Igbo people

Museum reference

A.1906.540

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Harp

Production information

East Central State, Southern Nigeria, Nigeria, Western Africa

Style / Culture

Igbo

Materials

Wood, Root

Physical description

Wooden body, eight arms of twig, eight strings of root tendril, wooden image

Exhibitions

• Man and Music (16 Aug 1983 - 15 Jan 1984)
  Royal Scottish Museum