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Accession Number CCEA2006.1.4 Title Folk Fiddle Category chordophones Object Type fiddle Creator unknown Date Made unknown Place Made Africa: Algeria Culture African, Algerian Materials and Techniques carved wood with tortoise shell and skin Measurements overall: 56 cm x 12 cm x 8 cm Description

The body of this small folk fiddle is made of a tortoise shell covered in skin. The skin has a large tear in it. The neck is made of dark-coloured wood with simple geometric designs carved into it. There are 3…

The body of this small folk fiddle is made of a tortoise shell covered in skin. The skin has a large tear in it. The neck is made of dark-coloured wood with simple geometric designs carved into it. There are 3 strings that ring from tuning pegs attached directly to the neck to a small piece of wood sticking out through a hole cut in the skin. The bridge is tilted down to reduce tension on the strings. The skin still has small patches of hair attached to it in places.

Read More + Credit Line Donated by Peggy Sarjeant