Stringed Instrument

P772A

From: Borneo | Sarawak

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P772A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Narom
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Plant Fiber | Gutta-Percha (uncertain) | Clay (uncertain)
Description

Musical. Two strings. Ngkrabap. Thin oval shaped body, oblong neck. Neck has seven raised pieces of resin. Area where the neck meets the body has a carved design. Geometric designs of white chevrons. One peg present.

Height 6 cm
Length 89 cm
Width 8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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