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Artist / Maker : |
Unknown
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Title : |
Untitled (Raft Zither)
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Date (Execution) : |
1960
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Geographical Origin : |
Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
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Cultural Group : |
Fulani
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Style / Period : |
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Medium / Material : |
Bamboo
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Support / Technique : |
Lashed; Cut
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Object Type : |
zithers
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Visual Description :
Raft zither (pandaa or molo) is constructed by lashing sections of bamboo cane together in the same technique as lashing logs to construct a raft, hence its name. A thin strip of bamboo has been sliced from several canes to serve as the string.
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Accession # : |
U994.4.26
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Width (cm) : |
23.50
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Height (cm) : |
39.50
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Depth (cm) : |
2.00
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Mandatory Credit : |
Gift of Dr. Philip T. Young
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Artist Statement : |
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