African Instruments in the New World

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African Drum. Virginia, ca. 18th century (prior to 1753).
Sir Hans Sloan Collection, England.

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Eli Owens, Bogalusa, La. ca. 1973. Mouth Bow (beer can substituted for gourd).
Source: John Michael Vlach, The Afro-American Tradition in Decorative Arts. 1978.

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Gourd Bodied Fiddle. Virginia, n.d.
Source: John Michael Vlach, The Afro-American Tradition in Decorative Arts. 1978.

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Chordophone. West Africa, n.d.
Source: John Michael Vlach, The Afro-American Tradition in Decorative Arts. 1978.

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Banjo illustrated by Benjamin H. Latrobe. Congo Square,
New Orleans. 1819.
Source: John Michael Vlach, The Afro-American Tradition in Decorative Arts. 1978.

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"The Old Plantation." Painting, late 18th century.
Source: John Michael Vlach, The Afro-American Tradition in Decorative Arts. 1978.