Umrhubhe musical bow

Thandeka Mfinyongo playing umrhubhe

The Umrhubhe (pronounced /umˈr̥uɓe/), a mouth bow, is a traditional indigenous instrument of the AmaXhosa in South Africa. It is played by creating friction, rubbing the string with a reed or scraped stick, while using the mouth as a resonator. Umrhubhe holds cultural significance among the Xhosa people, playing an important role in both social and musical education.