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Two-stringed Instrument
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Two-stringed Instrument

Artist/Maker (Nigeria)
Datecollected between 1960-1973
Mediumwood, hide and leather
DimensionsOverall: 21 x 2 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. (53.3 x 7 x 6.7 cm)
ClassificationsMusical Instruments
Credit LineGift of Professor and Mrs. Robert R. Ferens
Terms
    Object number91.0474.77
    DescriptionRaw or untanned hide like that stretched over the sound box of this lute can also be made by itself into small containers because it holds its shape so well when dried.
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