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