Bowed Lute

P1539A

From: Sumatra | Simabar

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Rabup
Object Number P1539A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Minangkebau
Provenience Sumatra | Simabar
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Gourd | Hide
Description

Dark bowl of coconut shell covered with animal skin. Two perforations below the rim where the neck would be inserted (now missing). One hole on underside. Rabup.

Height 7 cm
Outside Diameter 16 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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