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Trough zither

Trough zither carved of wood decorated on the body with three cut out star shapes, with strings stretched across the curved body: Africa, East Africa, Tanzania, Ujiji, late 19th century

  • Date:
    Late 19th century
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  • Collection:
    National Museums Scotland
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  • Place of production:
    Ujiji, Tanzania, East Africa, AFRICA
  • Culture:
  • Period:late 19th century
  • Materials:Ukhurhe-oho wood
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  • Repository:National Museums Scotland
  • Measurements:Approximate Height 50; Approximate Length 690; Approximate Depth 220mm