Covers (distribution & transport artefacts)
Ardins
Chum choes
Hook harps
Paint brushes
Bolo bogos
Biwas
Irish harps
Bolons
Chabaras
Xings
Bouzoukis
Lira organizzatas
Bandoras
Dital harps
Bandurrias
Mandores
Milanese mandolins
T'ukchongs
Bengalas
Neapolitan mandolins
Tekeros
Dobachis
Barbitons
Cimtas
Ground harps
Scabellums
Bandolas
Cap kes
Kamaicas
Kitharas
Phachs
Lawles
Kap kes
Kins
Darabukkas
Benebenes
Diatonic harps
Bowl lyres
Orpheons
Xizambis
Dalukas
Dabudabus
Semsemiyas
Kvakhis
Mandoloncellos
Cylindrical-conical drums
Umkikis
Lusubas
Kalangus
Collection Information
These objects are only a part of our collections, of which there are more than 350,000 objects. This information comes from our collections database. Some of this is incomplete and there may be errors. This part of the website is also still under construction, so there may be some fields repeated or incorrectly formatted information.
The database retains language taken from historical documents to help research. Please note that some records may feature language and reflect systems of thinking that are outdated and offensive. The database also includes information on objects that are considered secret or sacred by some communities.
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