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Accession Number CCEA2006.1.8 Title Adungu (folk harp) Category chordophones Object Type adungu Creator unknown Date Made unknown Place Made Africa: Uganda Culture African, Sub-Saharan Materials and Techniques wood with hide and string Measurements overall: 41 cm x 16 cm x 9 cm Description

This small instrument rests on its carved body covered in skin. The skin still has hair on it. There is a curved neck coming out of the back of the body, and 5 strings are attached to the body in a vertical row. …

This small instrument rests on its carved body covered in skin. The skin still has hair on it. There is a curved neck coming out of the back of the body, and 5 strings are attached to the body in a vertical row. Held in front of the musician with the neck of the instrument pointed away from the musician's body, this instrument resembles a cross between a harp and a lute.

Read More + Credit Line Donated by Peggy Sarjeant