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1928.69.1159.1

Fiddle with gourd body, thin wooden neck with several short bamboo bars tied transversely about half way up. To be played with bow 1928.69.1159 .2 [MdeA 15/8/2007]

1928.69.1159.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Fiddle with gourd body, thin wooden neck with several short bamboo bars tied transversely about half way up. To be played with bow 1928.69.1159 .2 [MdeA 15/8/2007]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Assam North Cachar Hills Hokai
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1928
Date collected
18 January 1928
Acquisition information
Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material Gourd Plant, Material Horse Hair Animal, Material Plant Spathe, Process Carved, Process Tied
Dimensions
Length: max 838 mm, Width: max 101 mm, Depth: max 115 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.1159.1

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Bowed Lute