Bow for playing stringed instrument, Nigeria, Hausa att. July 27, 1972. 5-11818, acc no. 2879, file code 5.4. Collector: T. Lanagan. Donor: W. H. Lawson. Materials, techniques: Iron bar used as bow -- horsehair strings stretched between its two ends, secured with thongs, cotton knots; Context of use: To play stringed musical instruments Description: Bow, for playing stringed musical instrument; iron bar, perforated at one end, notched at other end; horsehair cluster string stretched between two ends, secured by being bound in cotton knots; leather thong (black) with cowrie shell added to notched end to increase string tention; 46 cm. l.; 3.2 cm. w.;