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The Arched Anthropomorphic Fang Harp: An African Cultural Treasure

The arched harp, or bent harp, is considered the most widespread African harp. It consists of a rigid arc-shaped neck called the console or yoke, equipped with a fixed resonator, the resonator box, and strings stretched obliquely to the neck by a tension system such as pegs or frets. Anthropomorphic arched harps are common in Sub-Saharan Africa and play a predominant role in African art.

The Arched Anthropomorphic Fang Harp: A Description of an African Art Object