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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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