Stringed Instrument

50-49-1563

From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Native Name Pasing
Object Number 50-49-1563
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Apayao
Provenience Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Locus Apayao
Section Oceanian
Materials Bamboo
Description

Large bamboo internode, with septa perforated by holes circa 1.5 cm. diameter. Two strings held up by wooden bridges at each end. Area between strings cut flat, perforated to internal cavity in center by small oblong hole.

Length 39 cm
Width 9.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950
Other Number 81 - Other Number

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