Harp (Primary Title)
Unknown (Artist)
This elegant instrument was used by Mangbetu bards to accompany songs and recitation of epic poetry at the royal court. The woman’s elongated head reflects the Mangbetu practice of binding a child’s head to achieve a more beautiful form.
Kathleen Boone Samuels Memorial Fund
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