The pluriarc, also known as paata, mapu, luku, kissanga, and bow lute, is a stringed musical instrument from West Africa. It is a type of lute.

The instrument has a hollow body and several curved, bendy necks made of reeds. The strings run from the necks to the bridge, which is about 1.5 inches (38 mm) above the body.

The body can be round, rectangular, or triangular and is usually made of light wood. The top part of the body may be a separate board attached to the lower part with nails or bindings, or it may be made from the same piece of wood as the rest. There may be a hole on the bottom that can be opened or closed to change the sound quality.

The instrument is played by plucking the strings. The strings are usually open but sometimes have a stop. Players can use their fingers or a plectrum to pluck the strings. Because the necks are flexible, the instrument cannot be tuned very precisely.

Pluriarc designs are divided into three types based on where they come from: those from southwestern Africa, central west Africa, and western Nigeria.