321.311 Spike bowl lutes (-71)

Imzad, spike fiddle. Dome shaped body made from kalabash gourd. Membrane is secured by 11 twisted strands of hide lacing connected to a hide ring around the underside. The lacing continues around the edge of the membrane, where it forms a stiched seam. A thicker piece of twisted leather is connected to the spike at both sides of the body and continues round the back to counteract the tension of the string.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
1971.1161.1
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 513 x 280 x 203 mm
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
LOCATION
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