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Description
Instrument consist of a hexagonal, snakeskin covered, sound box attached to a neck that has two tuning pegs at the opposite end. Two strings run the length of the instrument. Due to the presence of snakeskin, it is presumed that this is an erhu.
Keywords
Musical Instrument, Artwork
Original Medium
Wood, Snakeskin
Item Size
5.75 x 32.5"
Origin
China
Date Information
undated
Artifact Number
M79-0022
Original Collection
Mike Mansfield Collection, Mss 65, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana.
Holding Repository
University of Montana, Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Image Credit
Image credit: Mark Fritch, University of Montana
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Keywords
Musical Instrument, Artwork