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Artist / Maker : |
Unknown
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Title : |
Untitled (Mvet)
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Date (Execution) : |
20th Century
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Geographical Origin : |
Gabon
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Cultural Group : |
African
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Style / Period : |
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Medium / Material : |
Gourd; Wood; Metal; Fibre
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Support / Technique : |
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Object Type : |
mvet
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Visual Description :
The mvet, or stick zither, has a central notched bridge which supports its five metal strings in a plane at right angles to the main stick itself. Two small gourds are tied with fibre strips at either end of the stick.
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Accession # : |
U994.4.35
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Width (cm) : |
114.00
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Height (cm) : |
31.00
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Depth (cm) : |
16.00
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Mandatory Credit : |
Gift of Dr. Philip T. Young
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Artist Statement : |
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