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Belly harp
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The belly harp is a musical instrument found in West Africa (including Nigeria and Liberia) which is a musical bow with a gourd resonator which is held against the body.[2][3]

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A loma belly harp, played by the Crau, Crau, Krao, Krawi, Kru, Nana peoples of West Africa. This is also a frame zither.[1]

Recordings

  • Belly Harp. Folk Music of Liberia, Folkways FE 4465 (Side ll, band 3)[4]
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    Belly harp or frame zither, 1894

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