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VERY RARE 5 STRING SNAKE SKIN KHOMUL GHIJECK
Estimated price for orientation: 500 $
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500Euro with shipping by sale The Khomul Ghijek is an ancient Uyghur bowed instrument from North Eastern Xinjiang, made mostly of mulberry wood although some are made of iron or copper. The head of the instrument is in the form of a cylinder. The instrument´s long neck extends through the center of the head. The face of the head is covered with, either, goat or snake skin. The instrument´s length is about 90 centimeters and the diameter of head face, 12 centimeters. The length of the cylindrical head is 18 centimeters and the bow (which is used to play the instrument), is some 65 centimeters long.
The instrument has two bowed strings and several sympathetic strings. It is first rested in an upright position on the top of the left leg and played by pressing the strings with the left hand while bowing the strings using the right hand. An interesting bowing technique is used in that the bow string is positioned between the two playing strings.
Shipping: Paypal will hold the money around two weeks. I will start ordering your instrument after Paypal releases the money. Please don't forget tocontact our headquarters in Kashgar before you bid on any items . Please allow 20-30 days for priority shipping, express shipping options are also available. Every Rebab is packed in a custom-built wooden box to ensure safe arrival. Note: By using the photos and/or descriptions from this seller you are agreeing to pay the seller $5000 for each use. To avoid legal or other fees, you must immediately stop the use of content from this seller. Email: website:
Description
500Euro with shipping by sale The Khomul Ghijek is an ancient Uyghur bowed instrument from North Eastern Xinjiang, made mostly of mulberry wood although some are made of iron or copper. The head of the instrument is in the form of a cylinder. The instrument´s long neck extends through the center of the head. The face of the head is covered with, either, goat or snake skin. The instrument´s length is about 90 centimeters and the diameter of head face, 12 centimeters. The length of the cylindrical head is 18 centimeters and the bow (which is used to play the instrument), is some 65 centimeters long.
The instrument has two bowed strings and several sympathetic strings. It is first rested in an upright position on the top of the left leg and played by pressing the strings with the left hand while bowing the strings using the right hand. An interesting bowing technique is used in that the bow string is positioned between the two playing strings.
Shipping: Paypal will hold the money around two weeks. I will start ordering your instrument after Paypal releases the money. Please don't forget tocontact our headquarters in Kashgar before you bid on any items . Please allow 20-30 days for priority shipping, express shipping options are also available. Every Rebab is packed in a custom-built wooden box to ensure safe arrival. Note: By using the photos and/or descriptions from this seller you are agreeing to pay the seller $5000 for each use. To avoid legal or other fees, you must immediately stop the use of content from this seller. Email: website:
The instrument has two bowed strings and several sympathetic strings. It is first rested in an upright position on the top of the left leg and played by pressing the strings with the left hand while bowing the strings using the right hand. An interesting bowing technique is used in that the bow string is positioned between the two playing strings.
Shipping: Paypal will hold the money around two weeks. I will start ordering your instrument after Paypal releases the money. Please don't forget tocontact our headquarters in Kashgar before you bid on any items . Please allow 20-30 days for priority shipping, express shipping options are also available. Every Rebab is packed in a custom-built wooden box to ensure safe arrival. Note: By using the photos and/or descriptions from this seller you are agreeing to pay the seller $5000 for each use. To avoid legal or other fees, you must immediately stop the use of content from this seller. Email: website: