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Object Number
973-42-50/11713
Display Title
Masonko: word from Amhara, masinko, a 1-stringed guitar instrument
Descriptions
Indigenous Term
Masonko
Object Description
Masonko: word from Amhara, masinko, a 1-stringed guitar instrument used by an asmani to accompany himself as he sings for special gatherings. Asmari (or Asmani, spelling not clear), makes his own instrument by stretching goatskin over a wooden frame. String is horsehair (tail). This one was bought from Wagjira, an Asmari who performs in the area of Kiram minder in Kiramu-Gidda-Tchalia Werede; Horo-Guduru; Gwaraja Wallega.
Inventory Description
String instrument, diamond shaped hide covered body, wood neck, pegs, bow
Classification
- String
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1972
Culture
- Machagalla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Ethiopia
/
Northern Wallega
Additional Geographic Terms
Horo-Guduru; Lemu; Gidda-Kiramu
Dimensions
Overall: 73 x 23.3 x 24.2 cm (28 3/4 x 9 3/16 x 9 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
973-42-50/11713
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