Stringinstrument Mayuri
Sourindro Mohun Tagore describes this instrument as follows: "A form of the esrar. The instrument derives its name from the figure of the mayur (peacock) which is attached to the end of the hollow" (Tagore 1886: 4)
Sourindro Mohun Tagore describes this instrument as follows: "A form of the esrar. The instrument derives its name from the figure of the mayur (peacock) which is attached to the end of the hollow" (Tagore 1886: 4)
Collector:
Sourindro Mohun Tagore (1840 Pathuriaghata - 1914 Calcutta) DNB
Object Name
Saiteninstrument, Mayuri
Culture
Indien
Material/technology:
Holz, vergoldet, Textil, Bein, Metallsaiten, Pfauenfedern, Tierhaar (Bogen); Metall, Leder, gefärbt
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Geography
Südasien/Subkontinent/Indien
Invs.
10346_a
