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Arghul (aka Aargul, Arghoul, Arghool, Argol, Yarghul)

Place createdEgypt, Africa

Mediumreed cane, vegetable fiber cord, silk, metal, pitch

Dimensions27 5/8 × 1 3/16 × 13/16 in. (70.2 × 3 × 2 cm)

ClassificationsMusical Instruments

DepartmentAfrican Art

Credit LineGift of William H. Doane

Accession Number1919.245

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