The Mayuri is a bowed lute and this one is in the shape of a beautiful peacock. Found in India, the Mayuri has frets similar to the sitar and this instrument is designed around the colorfully plumed yet flightless pheasant, which symbolizes courtship in the culture of the country. It is made from wood, parchment, metal, and feathers. #interestinginstruments metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/500709?rpp=20&pg=1&ft=musical+instrument&pos=16
Posted on: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 16:02:17 +0000