Musical Instrument

50-49-340

From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 50-49-340
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bontoc
Provenience Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Section Oceanian
Materials Bamboo | Wood | Wire
Description

Bamboo; a hollowed out section of bamboo for instrument body with S shape burnt through; handle of hollow bamboo; two wooden keys for two wire strings. Curved piece of bamboo for bow; hair stings tied on.

Length 54 cm
Width 7.7 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950
Other Number 539 - Other Number

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