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Endongo

The endongo is type of harp with resonator in wood covered with snakeskin, and a frame in wood with 8 strings of twisted hide.

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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:321.21 Bowl lyres
  • Repository:University of Aberdeen Museums
  • Measurements:Overall length 655 mm. Resonator width 361 mm, length 309mm, depth 103 mm