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Object Number
2004.24.17197
Display Title
Imitation of a Calabash harp
Descriptions
Object Description
Imitation of a Calabash harp. Liberia: Mano Tribe. See: PM Paers, vol. XXXI, fig. 81, h
Keywords
- Ethnographic
- Music and Sound Communication
- Studio
Subject
- Calabash
- Gourd
- Harp
- Imitation
- Instrument
Department
Photographic
Date
1944
Artist
Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
- Mano
- Ngere
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Liberia
Materials
Negative, nitrate
Dimensions
Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37-77-50/2849 | Imitation of a calabash harp |
Unclassified
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Liberia
| |
| 2004.24.17212 | Harp and old ivory horn |
Liberia
| ||
| 2004.24.17177 | Sacred mat, basketwork in imitation of white man's trunk |
Liberia
| ||
| 2004.24.17209 | Decorated harp |
Liberia
| ||
| 2004.24.17209A | Decorated harp |
Liberia
| ||
| 2004.24.8505 | Old man on stool fixing cracked calabash, bowl or food container |
Cameroon
| ||
| 37-77-50/2848 | Calabash harp |
Raw Material
Percussion |
Liberia
| |
| 2004.24.17211 | Flutes and small drum |
Liberia
| ||
| 2004.24.17167 | Walking sticks, iron tip to spear shaft, carved staff, ceremonial spear, staff |
Liberia
| ||
| 2004.24.17188 | Leather pouch containing medicine |
Liberia
| ||
| 2004.24.17126 | Wooden face mask, Mano-Kono tribe |
Liberia
| ||
| 2004.24.17130 | Wooden face mask |
Liberia
|