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Four‑string anthropomorphic Chokwe harp from Congo, with a carved female figure, a skin‑topped resonator, and a 43 × 43 cm body, in good condition with age‑related wear.

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music, djembe, tam-tam > Chokwe Harp

Chokwe anthropomorphic harp

String instruments are found across Africa in a wide variety: this four-string example should be compared to the kundi harps produced in the northeast of the Congo; the resonator box is stretched with animal skin, and is extended by a carved figure. This type of chordophone, whose soundbox was resting on the knees, with the figure facing you, marked ceremonies related to the different stages of life: birth, marriage, mourning, initiatory rites, etc... The female statuette

music, djembe, tam-tam > Chokwe Harp

Chokwe anthropomorphic harp

String instruments are found across Africa in a wide variety: this four-string example should be compared to the kundi harps produced in the northeast of the Congo; the resonator box is stretched with animal skin, and is extended by a carved figure. This type of chordophone, whose soundbox was resting on the knees, with the figure facing you, marked ceremonies related to the different stages of life: birth, marriage, mourning, initiatory rites, etc... The female statuette

Details

Era
After 2000
No. of items
1
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
43 cm
Width
43 cm
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Objects sold
92.13%
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