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Close-up of a man, possibly Mowanja, building a mondumé (harp zither), a musical instrument. The instrument consists of long stick with a wooden bridge wedged into the stick approximately half way along. Three strings are stretched the length of the stick and are raised into different positions as they pass over different notches on the bridge. The strings are also held in place by triangle-shaped fasteners on the stick at the end that is closes... Close-up of a man, possibly Mowanja, building a mondumé (harp zither), a musical instrument. The instrument consists of long stick with a wooden bridge wedged into the stick approximately half way along. Three strings are stretched the length of the stick and are raised into different positions as they pass over different notches on the bridge. The strings are also held in place by triangle-shaped fasteners on the stick at the end that is closest to the man. In the background another person, a metal vessel and part of a dome-shaped shelter are visible. Show more Show less

Close-up of a mondumé (harp-zither), a stringed musical instrument, being held. The instrument consists of a straight long wooden pole and three strings which are strung the length of the pole. In the middle of the pole the bridge is clearly visible - a short piece of lighter coloured wood which is wedged into the pole of the instrument. The bridge has three notches at different heights to allow the strings to be strung across the bridge and hel... Close-up of a mondumé (harp-zither), a stringed musical instrument, being held. The instrument consists of a straight long wooden pole and three strings which are strung the length of the pole. In the middle of the pole the bridge is clearly visible - a short piece of lighter coloured wood which is wedged into the pole of the instrument. The bridge has three notches at different heights to allow the strings to be strung across the bridge and held at different lengths. Show more Show less

Close-up of a pale-yellow coloured caterpillar or grub on the ground. Somebody's hand is placed on the ground near the insect. This image is similar to image 1997.21.3.460. This is a giant beetle grub, found by Mowanja. Louis remembers this was huge, about the size of a baseball mitt when rolled together.

Close-up of a small metal vessel (njongo) being heated over a wood fire outside a wooden building. The building is made from wooden poles and mud and an outside support pole is clearly visible at the front of the frame. A large woven basket is lying on its side on the ground alongside some gathered branches. In the background further buildings can be seen and the framework for the building in the back left is only partly constructed.