Owner: HWMC
Catalog#:  AF-CHHP-16-14

Provenance:  Henry Lovelace Collection

Harps

Ganda "Ennanga" Harp (B)

Uganda
Ganda

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

Arched harp called “Ennanga” of the Ganda people of Uganda. The sound box is made of a single piece of wood. The six strings are attached to a metal rod under the skin and extend through the hide to the tuning pegs inserted along the long neck. Provenance: Henry Lovelace Collection

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