Dzeng
A stringed instrument played with a bow common to the Oristani tribes.
History
A traditional stringed instrument that has been produced as long as anyone can remember.
Item type
Musical Instrument
Manufacturer
Related ethnicities
Rarity
Common
Weight
1 pound
Dimensions
32 x 9 3/4 inches
Raw materials & Components
Made from Kuai and Tars woods from the Modtoi Tsol region of Oristan. The string tuners are traditionally Tars wood, but sometimes metal string tuners manufactured in Kishnagar are used. Strings are traditionally made from Dzeer gut, but recently metal strings made in Ashfanabad have become popular.
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