Re-Imagining the Role of Female Players in the Making and Restoring of the UHADI Musical Bow
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2022-09-16
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Arts Research Africa
Abstract
This paper, written from an African feminist perspective, focuses
on the uhadi musical bow, a historical instrument found in
museums, particularly in Museum Africa in Johannesburg. The
mislabelling and lack of contextual information about the uhadi
bow in the museum collection hinder the understanding of its
origin and the recognition of its makers. The research highlights
the role of women as the likely original makers and performers
of the uhadi bow. It explores the unique features, construction,
and playing techniques of the instrument. The study also
profiles female uhadi players, emphasising their contribution to
reviving and preserving the instrument’s cultural significance.