Ravenhatta

Description

Ravenhatta or spike fiddle played by a Uhopa-priest during a performance of the Pabu epic, wooden body and metal strings: India, Rajasthan, Jodhpur district, 20th century

Museum reference

A.1980.538

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Ravenhatta, Spike fiddle

Production information

Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, South Asia

Date

20th century

Materials

Wood, Metal

Physical description

Wooden body and metal strings

Exhibitions

• Performance and Lives (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Man and Music (16 Aug 1983 - 15 Jan 1984)
  Royal Scottish Museum

On display

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