Uganda
Ganda People

Wood, leather, wire, metal rod
Early 20th century
Length: 22 inches; Body: 14 inches; Width: 4 inches
Chordophone – Harp – Plucked

The “ekidongo” (Adungu / Enanga) is a type of arched harp played by the Ganda people and numerous other people of Uganda. The sound box is made of a single piece of wood. The six strings are attached to a wooden rod under the skin and extend through the hide to the tuning pegs inserted along the long neck.  The resonator body is covered by animal hide.  The roots of the arched harp family, like the Burmese saung gauk, can easily be seen. Provenance: Henry Lovelace Collection