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rebec

human history
  • Other Name

    lira, lyra

  • Description

    rebec, two stringed instrument with small elliptical shaped body, diamond shaped scroll with carved round shape at top of scroll, four small circular soundholes in middle of body, small rectangle of wood inlay operating as end button, wide strip of black purfling

    1 two-stringed lira

    Robert C White, Petone, Wellington, New Zealand, circa 1975

    [cedar], rosewood, Australian walnut, gut, 615 x 145 x 82 mm

    1998.60.400

    This replica of a rebec-type instrument is another that was ‘copied from sculptures above the main door of the Church of St. Pierre in Moissac, circa 1100’.

    The design shows an unusual configuration of soundholes similar to modern versions of lira.

  • Place
    Petone/Wellington/New Zealand
  • Accession Number
    1998.60.400
  • Accession Date
    10 Oct 1998
  • Other Id

    trp 4

  • Department

    Applied Arts and Design

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