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97-19-1A

From: Padang Panjang | Sumatra | West Sumatra

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Rebab
Object Number 97-19-1A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Minangkabau
Provenience Padang Panjang | Sumatra | West Sumatra
Creator Mr. Badatuddin
Date Made ca. 1967
Section Oceanian
Materials Hide | Wood | Bamboo | Metal | Cotton
Description

Hide stretched over shallow round wooden body, secured with metal tacks. Small round sound hole in middle of back. Two strings of twisted cotton cord. Neck of wood and bamboo. Written on body: MILIK ASKI and MILIK ASKI 13-239-0600-1407.

Length 89.5 cm
Outside Diameter 28 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Akademi Seni Karawitan Indonesia, 1997

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