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Beaded Lyre of Nubia

Ceremonial lyre with textile and bead embellishment from Sudan.

Beaded lyre from Nubia

Object details

Region: Nubia, Sudan
Period: Early 20th century
Materials: Wood, strings, beads, fiber
Dimensions: H 62 cm, W 38 cm
Collection ID: AmAA-MI-0120

Nubian lyres are central to ceremonial performance and storytelling. The beaded structure highlights the instrument's visibility in public rituals and the importance of visual rhythm.

The figure at the top connects sound to ancestry, reinforcing the instrument's role in lineage and memory.