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Ngbaka

Anthropomorphic Harp

Ngbaka, 1900-1932

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Ngbaka

Anthropomorphic Harp

Ngbaka, 1900-1932

Physical Qualities Wood, metal, string, Overall: 17 15/16 × 7 5/16 × 5 5/16 in. (45.5 × 18.5 × 13.5 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Norman Jackson, New York
Object Number 1990.170
Small holes outline face; one line of holes goes down forehead and nose. Incised 'X' and horizontal line on either side of mouth. Hole in top of head.

Culture

Ngbaka

2000–2000

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