321.313-71 Spike tube lutes sounded by bowing with a bow

Sō duang, spike fiddle, Thailand, second quarter of the 20th century. Tubular resonator of varnished wood with python-skin soundtable, small wooden bridge and open back. The head is pegged for two silk strings. Presented by Bandsman Pratee, from Thailand.

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