Violin

82-10-1A

From: Mexico (Central America) | Divisidero | Copper Canyon

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Dabeli
Object Number 82-10-1A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tarahumara
Provenience Mexico (Central America) | Divisidero | Copper Canyon
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Date Made 1976
Section American
Materials Wood | Wire
Description

Wood violin with smiling face carved into bridge and sounding board; head with feather like projections protruding carved at top of handle. Four string pegs; 3 metal string present.

Length 58 cm
Width 15 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Radoff, 1982

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