Rebab or masenqo
Artist
Ethiopia
Date20th century
MediumWood, animal skin
ClassificationsSound Devices
Credit LineGift of Virginia N. Burnham
Object number1977.27.1
DescriptionA stringed instrument with a bow. The rebab has a wooden neck, the sounding box is diamond shaped, a wooden frame covered with animal skin. The 'strings' are animal hair tied at either end with twine and fabric. The bow is strung with animal hair also.On View
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W. AFRICA