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So Sam Sai

Date:
19th century
Geography:
Thailand
Medium:
Coconut, skin, ivory
Dimensions:
L. 117 cm (46 in.); Diam. of body 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.); L. of bow 71 cm (28 in.)
Classification:
Chordophone-Lute
Credit Line:
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Accession Number:
89.4.300

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 681

  • Description

    The body is made from a halved, triangular-shaped coconut with three bulges on its back. Skin covers the front of the instrument and strings attach to the pegs internally. Played in a vertical position with the spike resting on the ground, it either provides vocal accompaniment, is played solo, or is used in the Thai mahori ensemble, when singers are included.

  • References

    Libin Laurence. "Musical Instruments in The Metropolitan Museum." The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin (1978), Vol. XXXV, No. 3, pg. 8, ill.

    Catalogue of the Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments: Asia, Gallery 27. 2. Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York, 1903, vol. II, pg. 46, ill.

    Catalogue of the Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments: Gallery 27. 1. Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York, 1901, vol. I, pg. 46, ill.



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