Vina
Artist
India
Date19th century
Mediumgourd, wood, metal, ivory, velvet
ClassificationsSound Devices
Credit LineGift of Henry LeGrand Cannon
Object number1898.1.65
DescriptionWooden chordophone with 5 metal strings. Five tuning pegs similar to the modern viola. There are 16 places for frets, 12 of which are missing. Single gourd resonating chamber. Three ivory decorated strips with pattern of dots within circles. the gourd is fitted to the neck with a thin band of carved wood in foliage pattern. Small piece of velvet and a spade-shaped piece of ivory on the bottom.On View
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