The pluriarc, also called 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, flexible 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. It is usually made of light wood. The top part of the body may be a separate board attached to the bottom with nails or bindings, or it may be made from the same piece of wood as the rest. There might be a hole on the bottom that can be opened or closed to change the sound.

The pluriarc is played by plucking the strings. The strings are usually open but sometimes have a stop. Players use their fingers or a plectrum to pluck the strings. The flexible necks make it difficult to tune the instrument precisely.

Pluriarc designs are divided into three types based on their country of origin: those from southwestern Africa, central west Africa, and western Nigeria.