Fula Bow music

Ethnomusicological sound recording made by Cootje van Oven. Four tunes played on an ordinary hunting bow. Measurements: free length of string 22", length of bow 31". The maximum perpendicular distance from string to bow is 4". The photograph shows the method of playing. Fingers of right hand are used for plucking, thumb and index finger of left hand for stopping, and mouth for resonance and harmonies.

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Further Information

  • Type: Sound Recording, Musical instruments
  • Object: Fula Bow music
  • Materials: No Data / Other
  • Culture Group: Fula
  • Dimensions: No Data
  • Production Date: 1964.08.27
  • Associated Places: Freetown [Place Recorded]
  • Associated People: Cootje van Oven [Sound Recordist]; John Welford [Sound Recordist]; Amada Bah [Performer]
  • Museum: Cootje Van Oven Collection
  • Accession Number: CVO:001

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