Bolon Bata

A string instruments, called a bolon or bolon bata . The bow harp is covered in animal skin, and has three strings stretched across a gourd. It has a tin rattle at the opposite end. It is used mostly by Fula musicians.

Further Information

Type: Musical instruments
Object: Bolon Bata
Materials: Leather, animal skin, Vegetable, organic fibre
Culture Group: Fula
Dimensions: Unknown
Production Date: Pre 1930
Associated Places: Unknown
Associated People: Thomas Joshua Alldridge (Collector); Arthur Foster Griffith (Donor)
Museum: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
Accession Number: BMAG:R3260