discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou musical instrument, string human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa Kēdan tranhSong loanKupu whakaahuaZither and carry case, and a Song loan percussion instrumentThe Zither is made from wood, pearl, metal, and cotton, and the case is made from faux leather, metal, and red velvet. The zither has a long rectangular body that tapers to one short side, the wider side has 2 curved feet. The zither has seventeen metal wire strings, The fret board also has 15 wooden bridges that adjust the sound of the strings. Each end of the zither has pearl inlay with scenes of figures on elephants, playing boardgames, holding spears. There are also images of dragons and scenery. 2 red tassel are attached to the Zither.Inside the case is a Song loan percussion instrument that is disk shaped with an arm and ball at the end. The disk is made from wood and has a dragon pearl inlay.The case is the same shape as the Zither and is made from faux leather with raised relief of flowers and a figure playing a Zither. Inside the case is a red velvet lining, the case has 3 metal closures and a hinged lidWāhiVietnamAccession Number1988.23Rā Tāpiringa1988Tohu Tuakiri Kē52765 (ethnology)WāhangaWorld Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 1988.23, 52765WāhiVietnamRāPre 1988Pāohowood/plant materialmother of pearlmetal/inorganic materialRaraunga Ine1125mm270mm1070mm210mm65mmTaumata whakarōpūInstrument, StringedMusical InstrumentMusical T&ETools & Equipment for Communication ZitherInstrument, StringedMusical InstrumentsMusical T&E06 Tools & Equipment for Communication 312.22 Heterochord half-tube zithers312.2 Half-tube zithers312 Tube zithers31 Simple chordophones or zithers3 chordophonesWhakahounga o Mua28 Jan 2020 E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero. Search hua Rapunga hou The gift of curiosity With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round. SEE OPTIONS FROM $60