Stringed Instrument

CG2016-3-8

From: Philippine Islands (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number CG2016-3-8
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Philippine Islands (uncertain)
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Coconut Shell | Metal
Description

Four-stringed instrument with wooden neck and 1/2 coconut shell body. Four metal strings, one missing. Four wood tuning pegs, two with broken tips. Six metal frets. Two metal screws at the bottom of the body, anchoring the ends of the strings.

Height 10 cm
Length 56.5 cm
Width 15 cm

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