KAMELE N’GONI

“Instrument of young men”

A harp played in particular by the griots of West Africa, probably originating from Mali, the n’goni is widespread among the Mandingo populations.

Small calabash over which a skin is stretched. The handle is made of a rod most often terminated by a cowbell plate. The strings are attached to the edge of the calabash and stretched along the handle.

Provenance: Former J. Carelman collection