Harp

Collection object


1991.0501.1
Height c. 33.5
Bone, harp. A harp carved from the scapula of a cow or horse, with a carved bird holding a tricolour in its mouth perched on top of the harp at one end and "S. MacSubine" carved on top of other end. Towards proximal end is an inscription "Ballykinlar/ Camp No 1." around "1920-1",; below that is a stamp with perforated edges, printed in blue and yellow, with a central motif of a woman playing a harp and the arms of the four provinces in the corners; a length of green cord, with tassel ends is hung round the left side. The whole bone stands on its proximal epiphysis in the centre of LM1991.501.


D MacSuibhne (made by)