Jaw Harp

58-17-46B

From: New Guinea | Central Highlands, New Guinea

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 58-17-46B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience New Guinea | Central Highlands, New Guinea
Section Oceanian
Materials Bamboo | Plant Fiber
Description

Split bamboo cane. Decorated on the sides with simple geometric designs of triangles and lines by burning. Commercial (?) cord tied on large end, but small end is tied together with native fiber. Burned designs, (mainly triangles) start below joint and extend three-quarters of the way down.

Credit Line Bequest of Harry B. Wright, 1958

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