Vintage Indonesian Box Zither

$500 · Offered by Second Story Books

20th Century. Vintage Balinese hand-crafted string instrument in the form of a traditional boat-shaped zither, mounted on its original carved wooden stand. Constructed of carved wood with a deep red painted finish and decorative scrolling apron, the instrument features numerous wooden tuning pegs, a raised bridge, and remnants of its original strings. The elegant elongated form and traditional craftsmanship make it an outstanding example of Southeast Asian folk art

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