String Instrument

1972.02.0001B

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	String Instrument (1972.02.0001B)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Communication T&E : Musical T&E : Musical Instruments
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Asia, South : India
Period/Date	Republic?, 1900–1972?
Culture	Indian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	41.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	7.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	6.6 cm
Weight	100 g
Measuring Remarks	None
Materials	Textile--Synthetic, Plant--Wood, Paper
Manufacturing Processes	Carved

Research Remarks

Published Description	THE SOUND OF MUSIC: Rich and poor alike could relax to the sounds of traditional Indian musical instruments. The broad-necked lute, or sitar, contained seven melody-drone strings and eleven sympathetic strings. A snake skin band inbued ceremonial significance to a traditional Indian flute. Wood, paper and wire made a simple string instrument for the lower classes. -String instrument. 72.2.1.
Description	N/A
Comparanda	N/A
Bibliography	N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data	N/A
Credit Line/Dedication	Gift of L. E. Card
Reproduction	No
Reproduction Information	N/A

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