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KCM4746

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Description

ObjectFormType: 

  • String

ObjectMaterialType: 

  • Wool
  • Wood

DistinguishingFeatures: 

Raw Material - CALABASH, WOOD, METAL
WOOD WAS CUT, WET AND BENT UNDER FIRE, PEELED AND TIED WITH ROPE. LEFT FOR 3 DAYS. GUITAR TUNE, WIRE STRING AND CALABASH ADDED. CALABASH: HOLE CUT AND BOILED IN WATER THEN CLEANED OUT. OUTSIDE CLEANED WITH STEEL WOOL AND SANDPAPER TO MAKE IT SMOOTH

History

ObjectAge: 

49 years 6 months ago

CollectorComment: 

Date Obtained - 25/02/2008

CulturalAssociation: 

  • Zulu

DateofUse: 

10 years 8 months ago

Provenance: 

BOUGHT, R100 (FRONT COVERING), R350 (BACK COVERING);
ZULU
BOUGHT, R800.00

MAKERS NAME - BROTHER CLEMENT SITHOLE

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