Vina (वीणा)
Having a hollow neck and body, this fretted lute from southern India features a flat bridge against which its strings vibrate to produce a characteristic buzzing sound, called javārī. It also has three tala, or drone strings, that are not fretted. This veena, with a decorative gourd and yali (mythological beast) finial, was used by Y. G. Srimati, an accomplished vocalist and visual artist.
Artwork Details
- Title: Vina (वीणा)
- Date: late 18th century
- Geography: India
- Culture: Indian
- Medium: jackwood, gold leaf, papier-mâché, bone, steel, brass
- Dimensions: 14 3/4 × 47 13/16 × 13 3/8 in. (37.5 × 121.5 × 34 cm)
- Classification: Chordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted
- Credit Line: Gift of Michael Pellettieri, in memory of Y. G. Srimati, musician and artist, 2009
- Object Number: 2009.531
- Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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