gambus (long-necked lute)

Unknown

Alternative Title

gambusu/gambusi

Instrument

Lute

Instrument Family

Strings

Maker

Unknown

Place Made

Asia ; Indonesia

Date Made

Early 20th Century

Description

The gambas is a wooden short-necked lute from Islamic south-east Asia that probably has roots in the Middle East. These instruments typically have a pear shaped body with a decorated soundhole that tapers to form the neck. This ends in a receding pegbox.

Provenance

Acquired second hand by donor in Paris, France in 1980

Collection

Peter Morris Collection (2019.4) ; MIMEd

Accession Number

6479