Stringed Instrument

CG98-1-117

From: Asia

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number CG98-1-117
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Asian
Provenience Asia
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Snake Skin (uncertain)
Description

Wooden musical instrument with long handle and remnants of strings or twine at top of handle. Bottom of handle has circular, hollow drum-like attachment that is covered with snake skin on both sides. Top of handle is carved with an image of face or mask with fangs (bat?)

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