Sarangi instrument – Wood, Leather – Nepal

Unique old tribal Sarangi Nepali Folk Musical Instrument. The instrument is carved in athe body of an ancestor figure. Large figure, total lenght: 82 cm!

Sarangi is a gut stringed instrument that is carved in a single piece of wood. The Sarangi’s neck is fretless and the bridge is seated on a skin stretched over the body of the instrument. In Nepali Sarangis are carried out by the “Gaine” Professional Folk – Violin Players, whose profession is Nepali Folk singing.

Provenance: former private collection from the Netherlands. Comes with custom made stand.