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Plucked Lute; possibly Hasapi, Kulcapi, Kacapi, or Kachapi



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Title

Plucked Lute; possibly Hasapi, Kulcapi, Kacapi, or Kachapi

Culture

Probably Indonesian

Place Made

Possibly Sumatra, Sulawesi, or Borneo

Description

Long, thin instrument carved from a single piece of wood. Flat on one side, hollowed out on the other. Four holes in the neck. Overall carved pattern in relief on front and back highlighted by white pigment. Carved into three points at end as though legs and tail. Neck could represent a bird head. No strings.

Date Created

c. early to mid 20th c.

Century

20th

Item Dimensions

126 cm l. x 18.5 cm. w. x 7 cm. d.

Medium

sculpture

Materials

wood

Techniques

carved

Provenance

Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Morton D. May

Acession Number

1971.156 B.13

Accession Year

1971

Photo Number

20220008
20220009, 20220010, 20220011, 20220012