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Trough zither

Wooden carved trough zither with six twine strings stretched across the body and a globular gourd resonator attached below, cracked and repaired with wire and twine: Africa, Southern Africa, Malawi, Kamanga people

  • Culture:Kamanga
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  • Repository:National Museums Scotland
  • Measurements:Approximate Height 400; Approximate Length 660; Approximate Depth 330mm