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Type: Musical Instrument (79)
Type: Musical Instrument (79)
Sitar
Eastern India, Bengal or Bangladesh
1918.346CCCC0
Guqin made by Zhang Ruixiu of Suzhou
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1918.371CCCC0
Tanbūr
Syria or Turkey, Ottoman period (1299–1922)
1918.347CCCC0
Painted Drum
Central Andes, Middle Horizon, North Coast?
2022.37CCCC0
Lamellophone (chisanji)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola, Chokwe-style maker
1915.495CCCC0
Vielle à roue
Pajot of Jánzat (French)
1918.378CCCC0
Pipa
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1918.344CCCC0
Whistle
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola, Chokwe-style maker
1915.442CCCC0
Kamānche (incomplete)
Northern Iran (Caucasian, maybe Azerbaijan, or Kashmir)
1918.353CCCC0
Oliphant (Side-Blown Trumpet)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
2010.448CCCC0
End-blown Flute (Hitoyogiri)
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
1921.914CCCC0
Oud
West Asia
1918.350CCCC0
Vielle à roue
Pajot of Jánzat (French)
1918.354CCCC0
Vielle à Roue (Hurdy-Gurdy)
Jacques Decante (French, 1808–1884)
2020.422CCCC0
No image available
Tibet
1918.389CCCC0
Tsuzumi Drum
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912)
1918.349CCCC0
Lute or Tiorbino
Italy, probably made in the mid-17th century, but modified by later repair
1918.368CCCC0
Whistle
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola, Chokwe people, late 19th century
1915.454CCCC0
Figurative harp (domu)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mangbetu style, unknown maker
1918.356CCCC0
Moon Lute (Yueqin)
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1918.382CCCC0
Whistle
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola, Chokwe people, late 19th century
1915.444CCCC0
Whistle
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola, Chokwe people, late 1800s
1915.443CCCC0
Drum (ingoma)
Africa, Eastern Africa, unknown maker
1929.343CCCC0
Whistle (kasengosengo)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Pende-style maker
1954.376CCCC0
Bell
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, probably Kongo-style maker
1975.190©
Bowharp
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker
1929.344CCCC0
Lyre Guitar or Lirachitara
M. C. Mousset (French)
1918.341CCCC0
Harp
France, 16th century
1918.363CCCC0
Guitar
England, London, late 18th century
1918.336CCCC0
Sarangi
India, 19th century
1918.339CCCC0
Taus
East India
1918.361CCCC0
Lute
Italy, Venice, 16th century
1918.362CCCC0
Lamellophone "thumb piano"
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bushoong-style maker
1918.373CCCC0
Guitar
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.374CCCC0
Harp-Lute
England, London, 18th century
1918.376CCCC0
Lyre Guitar
Italy, late 17th century
1918.379CCCC0
Bugaku Biwa
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.380CCCC0
Lutina
Francesco Presbier (Italian)
1918.386CCCC0
Drum
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Ìsẹ́yìn, Yorùbá-style maker
1975.159©
Harp
African, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zande-style maker
1929.346CCCC0
Pandurina
Italy, 15th century
1918.337CCCC0
Mandore
probably France, 19th century
1918.338CCCC0
Mandolin
Giovanni Battista (Italian)
1918.340CCCC0
Heike Biwa
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
1918.342CCCC0
Gimbri
Africa, unknown maker
1918.343CCCC0
Psaltery
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1918.345CCCC0
Sanxian (Three-Stringed Guitar)
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1918.348CCCC0
Erxian (Two-Stringed Chinese Fiddle)
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1918.351CCCC0
Kora
Africa, unknown maker
1918.352CCCC0
Sitar
East India
1918.355CCCC0
Harp
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, unknown maker
1918.357CCCC0
Guitar
Fernando Theze (Italian)
1918.358CCCC0
Sono Koto
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.359CCCC0
Chittara Battente
Italy, 15th century
1918.360CCCC0
Chittarone
Italy, late 17th century
1918.364CCCC0
Ta'khe
Cambodia
1918.365CCCC0
Harp
France, 18th century
1918.366CCCC0
Lute
Italy, Venice, 14th century
1918.367CCCC0
Liuxian Pipa (Six-String Pipa)
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1918.369CCCC0
Guitar
Vuilleaume of Lyons (French)
1918.370©
Chittarone (or Arch-Lute)
Italy, Rome, late 17th century
1918.372CCCC0
Sarangi
India
1918.375CCCC0
Mandoline
Giovanni Battista (Italian)
1918.377CCCC0
Fiddle
America, North American Indian
1918.381CCCC0
Koto
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.383CCCC0
Mandoline
Eastern Africa, Madagascar, 20th century
1918.384CCCC0
Mandoline
Africa, 20th century
1918.385CCCC0
Sarangi
India
1918.387CCCC0
Sarangi
East India
1918.388CCCC0
Guitar
Italy
1918.390©
Bow
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1918.392CCCC0
Bow
India
1918.393CCCC0
Bow
India
1918.394CCCC0
Bow
America, North American Indian
1918.396CCCC0
Bow
India
1918.397CCCC0
Musical Instrument
East Africa, Uganda, 20th century
1929.322CCCC0
Fiddle (iningidi)
Eastern Africa, Rwanda-Burundi, 20th century
1929.347CCCC0
Side-Blown Trumpet
Equatorial Africa, Cameroon; Fang, 19th century
1998.93CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Sitar
Eastern India, Bengal or Bangladesh
1918.346Gourd and wood with pigment, ivory, and bone; copper alloy: frets; iron alloy: strings (with one modern copper replacement)Overall: 95.2 x 15.3 cm (37 1/2 x 6 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Guqin made by Zhang Ruixiu of Suzhou
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1918.371Seven-string Asian long zither, chordophone, made from wood, lacquer, mother of pearl, and silk stringsOverall: 4.5 x 18.1 x 123.5 cm (1 3/4 x 7 1/8 x 48 5/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Tanbūr
Syria or Turkey, Ottoman period (1299–1922)
1918.347Wood, bone, mother-of-pearl, and wireOverall: 58.4 x 10.5 cm (23 x 4 1/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Painted Drum
Central Andes, Middle Horizon, North Coast?
2022.37Animal hide, gesso, wooden slats, pigmentOverall: 27 x 28 x 12 cm (10 5/8 x 11 x 4 3/4 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Lamellophone (chisanji)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola, Chokwe-style maker
1915.495Wood, iron, and wireOverall: 19.1 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm (7 1/2 x 4 x 2 1/2 in.)The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension FundCCCC0
Vielle à roue
Pajot of Jánzat (French)
1918.378Overall: 74 x 33 cm (29 1/8 x 13 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Pipa
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1918.344Wood, ivory, bone, gutOverall: 95.4 x 27.4 x 8 cm (37 9/16 x 10 13/16 x 3 1/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Whistle
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola, Chokwe-style maker
1915.442Probably hippopotamus ivoryOverall: 5.7 x 3.2 cm (2 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Kamānche (incomplete)
Northern Iran (Caucasian, maybe Azerbaijan, or Kashmir)
1918.353Wood, hide, and boneOverall: 58.5 x 26.8 cm (23 1/16 x 10 9/16 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Oliphant (Side-Blown Trumpet)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
2010.448IvoryOverall: 32 x 4 x 6 cm (12 5/8 x 1 9/16 x 2 3/8 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
End-blown Flute (Hitoyogiri)
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
1921.914Lacquered bamboo with gold and silver maki-e (sprinkled powder designs)33.5 x 2.6 cm (13 3/16 x 1 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. LymanCCCC0
Oud
West Asia
1918.350Wood, gut, and metalOverall: 81.3 x 33.7 cm (32 x 13 1/4 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Vielle à roue
Pajot of Jánzat (French)
1918.354Overall: 73.7 x 33 cm (29 x 13 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Vielle à Roue (Hurdy-Gurdy)
Jacques Decante (French, 1808–1884)
2020.422Wood; mother-of-pearl inlayGift of Clara Taplin RankinCCCC0
No image available
Tibet
1918.389bone, leather, and copper alloyOverall: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
No image available
Tibet
1918.391skull bone, cloth, hemp fiber, leather, and skinOverall: 20.4 x 17.8 x 13.1 cm (8 1/16 x 7 x 5 3/16 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Tsuzumi Drum
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912)
1918.349Wood with lacquer and sprinkled gold powder (maki-e), hide, iron, and cordDiameter: 20.4 cm (8 1/16 in.); Overall: 25.4 cm (10 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Lute or Tiorbino
Italy, probably made in the mid-17th century, but modified by later repair
1918.368woodOverall: 100.7 x 27.7 cm (39 5/8 x 10 7/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Whistle
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola, Chokwe people, late 19th century
1915.454WoodOverall: 8.9 x 3.8 cm (3 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Figurative harp (domu)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mangbetu style, unknown maker
1918.356Wood, rawhide, and stringOverall: 63.6 cm (25 1/16 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Moon Lute (Yueqin)
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1918.382Rosewood, wutong (paulownia) wood, and gut58.4 x 35.6 cm (23 x 14 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Whistle
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola, Chokwe people, late 19th century
1915.444Probably hippopotamus ivoryOverall: 8.6 x 3.2 cm (3 3/8 x 1 1/4 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Whistle
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola, Chokwe people, late 1800s
1915.443Probably hippopotamus ivoryOverall: 7.3 x 3.2 cm (2 7/8 x 1 1/4 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Drum (ingoma)
Africa, Eastern Africa, unknown maker
1929.343Wood, rawhide, and plant fiberDiameter: 31.2 cm (12 5/16 in.); Overall: 40 cm (15 3/4 in.)Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Whistle (kasengosengo)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Pende-style maker
1954.376woodOverall: 9.6 x 4.8 cm (3 3/4 x 1 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. Louise M. Dunn in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Russell JelliffeCCCC0
Bell
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, probably Kongo-style maker
1975.190Wood and plant fiberOverall: 25.4 cm (10 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Bowharp
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker
1929.344Wood, rawhide, plant fiber, metal, and glass beadHandle: 36.9 cm (14 1/2 in.); Drum: 18.2 cm (7 3/16 in.)Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Lyre Guitar or Lirachitara
M. C. Mousset (French)
1918.341varnished woodOverall: 32.7 x 78.1 cm (12 7/8 x 30 3/4 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Harp
France, 16th century
1918.363Overall: 125.8 x 61.6 cm (49 1/2 x 24 1/4 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Guitar
England, London, late 18th century
1918.336varnished woodOverall: 29.2 cm (11 1/2 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Sarangi
India, 19th century
1918.339Overall: 61.6 cm (24 1/4 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Taus
East India
1918.361Overall: 108 x 17.2 cm (42 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Lute
Italy, Venice, 16th century
1918.362Overall: 91.5 x 34 cm (36 x 13 3/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Lamellophone "thumb piano"
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bushoong-style maker
1918.373Wood, iron, and upholstery studsOverall: 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Guitar
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.374Overall: 96.8 cm (38 1/8 in.); Widest end: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Harp-Lute
England, London, 18th century
1918.376varnished woodOverall: 90.5 x 37.5 cm (35 5/8 x 14 3/4 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Lyre Guitar
Italy, late 17th century
1918.379Overall: 76.9 x 33.4 cm (30 1/4 x 13 1/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Bugaku Biwa
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.380Overall: 85.8 cm (33 3/4 in.); Widest end: 31.5 cm (12 3/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Lutina
Francesco Presbier (Italian)
1918.386Overall: 54 x 19.1 cm (21 1/4 x 7 1/2 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Drum
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Ìsẹ́yìn, Yorùbá-style maker
1975.159Wood and rawhideOverall: 45 cm (17 11/16 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Harp
African, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zande-style maker
1929.346Wood, snakeskin, pelt, cloth, and natural fiberDiameter: 31.8 cm (12 1/2 in.); Overall: 43.2 cm (17 in.)Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Pandurina
Italy, 15th century
1918.337varnished woodOverall: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Mandore
probably France, 19th century
1918.338Overall: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Mandolin
Giovanni Battista (Italian)
1918.340varnished woodOverall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Heike Biwa
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
1918.342Wood, bone, silkOverall: 92.8 x 30 cm (36 9/16 x 11 13/16 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Gimbri
Africa, unknown maker
1918.343Wood, rawhide, and stringOverall: 54.6 cm (21 1/2 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Psaltery
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1918.345woodOverall: 59.8 x 15 cm (23 9/16 x 5 7/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Sanxian (Three-Stringed Guitar)
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1918.348woodDiameter: 14.4 cm (5 11/16 in.); Overall: 82.6 cm (32 1/2 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Erxian (Two-Stringed Chinese Fiddle)
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1918.351woodDiameter: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.); Overall: 43.2 cm (17 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Kora
Africa, unknown maker
1918.352Gourd, wood, rawhide, string, and ropeDiameter: 32.4 cm (12 3/4 in.); Overall: 111.8 cm (44 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Sitar
East India
1918.355Diameter: 33.7 cm (13 1/4 in.); Overall: 133.4 cm (52 1/2 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Harp
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, unknown maker
1918.357Wood, snakeskin, plant fiber, cane, string, and colorantOverall: 63.6 cm (25 1/16 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Guitar
Fernando Theze (Italian)
1918.358Diameter: 39.8 cm (15 11/16 in.); Overall: 95 cm (37 3/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Sono Koto
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.359Overall: 117.8 cm (46 3/8 in.); Widest end: 23.8 cm (9 3/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Chittara Battente
Italy, 15th century
1918.360Overall: 88.9 x 25.4 cm (35 x 10 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Chittarone
Italy, late 17th century
1918.364Overall: 188.2 x 38.1 cm (74 1/8 x 15 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Ta'khe
Cambodia
1918.365Tropical hardwood with ferrous metal and silk stringsOverall: 17.7 x 108.6 x 28.2 cm (6 15/16 x 42 3/4 x 11 1/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Harp
France, 18th century
1918.366Overall: 164.5 x 80.7 cm (64 3/4 x 31 3/4 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Lute
Italy, Venice, 14th century
1918.367Overall: 93 x 31.8 cm (36 5/8 x 12 1/2 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Liuxian Pipa (Six-String Pipa)
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1918.369woodOverall: 100.4 x 31.5 cm (39 1/2 x 12 3/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Guitar
Vuilleaume of Lyons (French)
1918.370Overall: 92.5 x 34 cm (36 7/16 x 13 3/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.©
Chittarone (or Arch-Lute)
Italy, Rome, late 17th century
1918.372Overall: 160.7 x 29.6 cm (63 1/4 x 11 5/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Sarangi
India
1918.375Overall: 68 x 20.7 cm (26 3/4 x 8 1/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Mandoline
Giovanni Battista (Italian)
1918.377Overall: 57.5 x 17.2 cm (22 5/8 x 6 3/4 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Fiddle
America, North American Indian
1918.381woodDiameter: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.); Overall: 50.8 cm (20 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Koto
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.383Overall: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Mandoline
Eastern Africa, Madagascar, 20th century
1918.384Wood, calabash, rawhide, and stringOverall: 24.2 x 12.8 cm (9 1/2 x 5 1/16 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Mandoline
Africa, 20th century
1918.385Wood, rawhide, upholstery studs, string, metal, and colorantOverall: 19.8 x 7.7 cm (7 13/16 x 3 1/16 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Sarangi
India
1918.387Overall: 59.1 x 13.1 cm (23 1/4 x 5 3/16 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Sarangi
East India
1918.388Overall: 55.9 x 15.3 cm (22 x 6 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Guitar
Italy
1918.390silverOverall: 73.7 x 23.2 cm (29 x 9 1/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.©
Bow
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1918.392woodOverall: 76.2 cm (30 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Bow
India
1918.393Overall: 59.1 cm (23 1/4 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Bow
India
1918.394Overall: 53.4 cm (21 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Bow
America, North American Indian
1918.396Overall: 54.1 cm (21 5/16 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Bow
India
1918.397Overall: 62.2 x 8 x 1.4 cm (24 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 9/16 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Musical Instrument
East Africa, Uganda, 20th century
1929.322wood and leatherOverall: 66.7 cm (26 1/4 in.)Gift of the Gilpin Players of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Fiddle (iningidi)
Eastern Africa, Rwanda-Burundi, 20th century
1929.347Wood, snakeskin, and plant fiberDiameter: 10.2 cm (4 in.); Overall: 44.2 cm (17 3/8 in.)Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Side-Blown Trumpet
Equatorial Africa, Cameroon; Fang, 19th century
1998.93Elephant ivoryOverall: 38 cm (14 15/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0