Mouth Harp Item Number: 2623/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden mouth harp. Hollowed-out semi-cylindrical harp tapers to a point at one end. Instrument is cut into three segments from 3.5 cm in from widest end, down to the point. A corded segment of plant fibre strings three red and brown feathers.
Item History
- Made in Sirorata, Oro, Papua New Guinea
- Owned by Abraham Ross and Susan Ross before April 20, 2004
- Received from Abraham Ross (Donor) and Susan Ross (Donor) on April 20, 2004
What
- Name
- Mouth Harp
- Identification Number
- 2623/5
- Type of Item
- mouth harp
- Material
- palm wood, plant fibre and feather
- Overall
- height 22.7 cm, width 1.7 cm, depth 1.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Abraham Ross and Susan Ross
- Received from
- Abraham Ross (Donor) and Susan Ross (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sirorata, Oro, Papua New Guinea
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 20, 2004
- Acquisition Date
- on April 20, 2004
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 64
- Accession Number
- 2623/0005