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Violin

Native violin, body of wood covered with serpent skin, and long arm of wood strung with a single cord: Africa, Malawi (Nyasaland), Mang'anja people

  • Culture:Mang'anja
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  • Materials:Wood; Skin, snake
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  • Repository:National Museums Scotland