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Ngbaka

Anthropomorphic Harp

Ngbaka, 1933-1966

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Ngbaka

Anthropomorphic Harp

Ngbaka, 1933-1966

Physical Qualities Wood, metal, plastic strings, red pigment, paper, 20 7/8 × 4 5/16 × 19 11/16 in. (53 × 11 × 50 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Norman Jackson, New York
Object Number 1991.354
Body has triangle carved on each side and sounding board made from an old Klim can. Head has pupils indicated by red pigment and wears a cap
Georges Stoeklen, Paris.

Inscribed: Can see words from Klim label on sounding board.

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2000–2000

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