Kamba one-stringed fiddle
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Country : Kenya
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Material : Guard (Lagineria Siceraria-MMUMUNYA), goatskin, string and bowstring made of sisal,wood.
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Current owner(location) : National Museums of Kenya
Description : Made from a guard covered with goatskin which is pegged and bound onto the guard with string while wet to ensure a tight fit when dry the string and bowstring are made of sisal. the bowstring is wetted during play. The wooden bridge is missing.
CAN Reference : KE000016