Stringed Instrument

Zither

2014-13-89

From: Borneo

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2014-13-89
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Dayak
Provenience Borneo
Section Oceanian
Materials Bamboo
Description

Pagang. Idiochordic tubular zither. Bamboo tube with 6 sections of the cuticle raised by small bridges at each end. None of the bridges are present. Long rectangular cut out across the body with triangular cut outs at each end. Decorative top.

Length 72.5 cm
Depth 9 cm
Outside Diameter 8.3 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Franklin Institute, 2014
Other Number 68 - Franklin Institute Number | L-222-89 - Old Loan Number | I-287 - Seder Number

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