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Rubab, Wood and various materials, Afghan — Rubab
Afghan
early 20th century

Dutār, mulberry, bone, brass, silver, carnelian, turquoise, Afghan (Turkmen) — Dutār
Afghan (Turkmen)
ca. 1860

Waj, Wood, hide, animal hair, nylon, cloth, Afghan (Nuristan) — Waj
Afghan (Nuristan)
mid-20th century

Knife (Khyber) with Sheath, Steel, ivory, gold, iron, wood, leather, Afghan — Knife (Khyber) with Sheath
Afghan
18th–19th century

Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath, Steel, silver, ivory, brass, gold, velvet, wood, Afghan — Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath
Afghan
18th–19th century

Knife Blade, Steel, gold, Afghan — Knife Blade
Afghan
11th–13th century

Shield, Iron, cotton, leather, Afghan — Shield
Afghan
19th century

Ammunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask and Two Pouches, Cowhide, steel, camel's intestine, Afghan — Ammunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask and Two Pouches
Afghan
19th century

Chadri, cotton, silk, Afghan — Chadri
Afghan
20th century

Rubab, Wood, skin, various materials, Afghan — Rubab
Afghan
20th century

Dilruba, Wood, skin, various materials, Afghan — Dilruba
Afghan
20th century

Kunari Sitar, Wood, Afghan — Kunari Sitar
Afghan
20th century

Sārindā, teak wood, hide, Afghan — Sārindā
Afghan
late 19th–early 20th century

Dambura, Wood, nylon, string, Afghan — Dambura
Afghan
mid-20th century

Qobuz, Wood, horsehair, metal cloth wrapping, Afghan — Qobuz
Afghan
mid-20th century

Dutar, Wood, wound silk strings, button inlay, Afghan — Dutar
Afghan
mid-20th century

Miniature tanbur, Light wood, bone (sheep?), wire strings, Afghan — Miniature tanbur
Afghan
mid-20th century

Ghichak spike, Wood, polychrome, Afghan — Ghichak spike
Afghan
mid-20th century

Dili-tüidük, Reed, Afghan — Dili-tüidük
Afghan
mid-20th century

Tüidük, Reed, brass, Afghan — Tüidük
Afghan
mid-20th century

Tula, Wood (mulberry?), Afghan — Tula
Afghan
mid-20th century

Drum, Wood, skin, string, Afghan — Drum
Afghan
mid-20th century

Ratchet, Wood, paint, Afghan — Ratchet
Afghan
mid-20th century

Tal (finger cymbals), Brass, leather, Afghan — Tal (finger cymbals)
Afghan
mid-20th century

Qairaq (stone castanets), Stone, Afghan — Qairaq (stone castanets)
Afghan
mid-20th century

Chang (jaw harp), Iron, Afghan — Chang (jaw harp)
Afghan
mid-20th century

Sheep bell, Iron, Afghan — Sheep bell
Afghan
mid-20th century

Ğičak (Ghichak), Wood, sheep-bone, camel-bone, mother of pearl, metal strips., Afghan — Ğičak (Ghichak)
Afghan
1968

Dambura, Wood, nylon, string, Afghan — Dambura
Afghan
mid-20th century

Tanbur (Tanbûr-e afġânî), Wood (mulberry), bone (probably sheep), metal., Afghan — Tanbur (Tanbûr-e afġânî)
Afghan
mid-20th century

Miniature tanbur, Dark wood, bone (sheep?), wire strings, Afghan — Miniature tanbur
Afghan
mid-20th century

Chang (jaw harp), iron, Afghan — Chang (jaw harp)
Afghan
mid-20th century

Zang-I kaftar (bells), nickle, thread, Afghan — Zang-I kaftar (bells)
Afghan
mid-20th century

Drum, Wood, skin, string, Afghan — Drum
Afghan
mid-20th century

Knife (Khyber) with Sheath

Afghan

18th–19th century

Afghan

19th century

Matchlock Gun (Jezail)

Afghan

19th century

Afghan

18th–19th century

Matchlock Gun (Jezail)

Afghan

18th–19th century

Afghan

ca. 1900–1910

Afghan

20th century

Khyber Knife, Steel, iron, Afghan, Khyber — Khyber Knife
Afghan, Khyber
18th–19th century

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