Stringed Instrument
Item number 3559/30 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Stringed musical instrument with a cylindrical sound barrel, wide neck and curved head. Three metal strings, tied around rod extending from bottom of sound barrel, connect to three tuning pegs at head. Pink-purple snakeskin covers head of barrel; secured with nails. Base of barrel has a ring of teardrop-shaped holes around central circular hole; two tiered rows of carved triangles decorate edges. Tuning pegs have cylindrical bodies, pointed tips and the bases taper towards a circular base. Pick and bridge top are attached to instrument by a cord. Shoe lace tied between tuning pegs and around rod at the base, to use as a carrying strap.
Narrative
Purchased in 1999 at the night bazaar in Chiang Mai from an Akha seller; also used by the Lisu.
Item History
- Made in Thailand during 1999
- Collected during 1999
- Owned by Marilyn Walker before March 23, 2022
- Received from Marilyn Walker (Donor) on March 23, 2022
What
- Name
- Stringed Instrument
- Identification Number
- 3559/30
- Type of Item
- instrument
- Material
- wood, snake skin and metal
- Overall
- height 63.7 cm, width 13.8 cm, depth 9.1 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Thailand
Who
- Culture
- Akha
- Previous Owner
- Marilyn Walker
- Received from
- Marilyn Walker (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- during 1999
- Collection Date
- during 1999
- Ownership Date
- before March 23, 2022
- Acquisition Date
- on March 23, 2022
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3559/0030
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