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1884.113.34

Brightly painted lute made of tortoise carapace.

1884.113.34

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Collection type
Object
Description
Brightly painted lute made of tortoise carapace.
Geographical reference
Morocco
Africa > Northern Africa > Morocco
Date / Period
Date made: Possibly before 1881
Date collected
?Prior to 1881
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Tortoise Carapace Reptile, Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Pigment, Material Membrane, Process Painted, Process Pegged, Process Carved
Dimensions
Width: max 135 mm, Length: max 505 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.113.34 PR no.: 95/ 12099

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Lute

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