Kerar (lyre)
Object type: Kerar (lyre)
Department: Musical Instruments
Culture: Ethiopian or Sudanese
Date: early to mid-20th century
Medium: Wood, beads, shells, fiber, metal, hide
Dimensions: H. 85.1 x L. 76.2cm (33 1/2 x 30in.)
Classification: Chordophone-Lyre-plucked
Geography:     Ethiopia or Sudan  
Credit line: Purchase, Amati Gifts, 2008
Accession year: 2008