Lute
P767A
From: Borneo | Sarawak | Tinjar River
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | P767A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Berawan |
Provenience | Borneo | Sarawak | Tinjar River |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Wood | Bone | Plant Fiber | Vine |
Description | Long, oblong wooden body with squared end and hollowed out back. Body engraved with geometric designs that resemble tattoo block prints. Short neck at other end. Elaborate carving of animal eating another animal extending from peg box. Two lateral wooden pegs connected to two strings. Good condition. Bridge and saddle missing. Sapei. |
Height | 10 cm |
Length | 16 cm |
Width | 24 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898 |
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