Bordonúa Puertorriqueña

2002
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 682
The bordonúa, now rare, resembles late 17th century Spanish instruments with its elongated shape and construction. Its role in the ensemble is primarily to provide a bass.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bordonúa Puertorriqueña
  • Maker: Luis Ángel Colón
  • Date: 2002
  • Geography: Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, United States
  • Culture: Native American (Puerto Rico)
  • Medium: Wood, metal, wire
  • Dimensions: 37 7/8 × 11 11/16 × 4 1/16 in. (96.2 × 29.7 × 10.3 cm)
  • Classification: Chordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted
  • Credit Line: Gift of the artist, 2003
  • Object Number: 2003.216.3
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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