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Kitiar, violin - shaped, of shuinia and metal, two strings; with bow(11709b)
Kitiar, violin - shaped, of shuinia and metal, two strings; with bow(11709b)
Object Number 991-17-30/11709A
Display Title Kitiar, violin - shaped, of shuinia and metal, two strings; with bow(11709b)
Descriptions
Object Description Kitiar, violin - shaped, of shuinia and metal, two strings; with auvallimar bow(11709b) keyed; rare old example; fine patina. Kitiar = 75 cm l . bow wood & reed 45 cm l.
Inventory Description String instrument, violin-shaped with 2 strings, metal front panel, tuning pegs
Classification
  • String
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Shuar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms Southeast
Materials Wood, Metal, Hide, Sheet metal, String
Dimensions Overall: 74 x 25.4 x 11 cm (29 1/8 x 10 x 4 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-17-30/11709A / 78-15
Provenance
Collector A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Collector Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Donor A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Donor Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)

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