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zeze

One of the two strings of twisted bast fibre [is] stretched along the side surface of the stick. Between the three grip points [are] pointed extensions of the stick surface on both sides. Opposite this [is] a slightly upwardly projecting end of the stick. The collar attachment above the heavily damaged spherical calabash is missing. On the resonator [are] broken seams with bast material. [A] cross-wood connection of the loop [is] inside the resonator. from Ulrich Wegner: Afrikanische Saiteninstrumente, Staatliche Museen Berlin - SPK, 1984 (appendix object catalogue)

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Cataloguing data

Cultural attribution
Wanyamwezi (Nyamwezi)
Object type
musical instruments
Dimensions
Length: 62,5 cm
Diameter: 17 cm
Material/Technique
Wood, Pumpkin peel, Cord
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
III E 54

Provenance and sources

  • Production
    where
    Tanzania
    Unyamwesi (Unyamwezi)
    who
    Wanyamwezi (Nyamwezi)
  • Assignment to a curated holding:
    Africa

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