Owner: HWMC
Catalog#: AF-CHLT-14-14
Lutes
Kenya Lute
Kenya
Kenyan
Calabashes, wood, leather, fiber string, cowrie shells
ca. Mid-20th century
Length: 31 inches
Chordophone – Lute (Guitar)
Very playable four-string Kenya Lute Guitar made from two calabashes. Interesting gourd head with facial features including a nose and leather ears.