Alabu Sarangi
The short-necked sarangi lute is the most important chordophone in classical North Indian music. The alabu sarangi, however, is a hybrid instrument that represents a mixture of the classical sarangi and the European mandolin and violin.
The short-necked sarangi lute is the most important chordophone in classical North Indian music. The alabu sarangi, however, is a hybrid instrument that represents a mixture of the classical sarangi and the European mandolin and violin.
Collector:
Sourindro Mohun Tagore (1840 Pathuriaghata - 1914 Calcutta) DNB
Object Name
Alabu Sarangi und Bogen
Culture
Indien
Material/technology:
Holz, Lack, Bein, Metall- und Sehnensaiten, (Bogen:) Textil, Haar
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Geography
Südasien/Subkontinent/Indien
Invs.
10347_a
