Hasapi - Wood - Indonesia - 20th century

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Hasapi, an antique Batak two‑string lute with a boat‑shaped resonator and a carved lizard motif, originating from Sumatra, Indonesia, dating to the 20th century, with dimensions 65 cm high, 10.5 cm wide and 5 cm deep, in reasonable condition and authentic/original, from a private collection, with strings missing and a knob damaged.

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This is a Hasapi, an ancient lute with a boat-shaped soundboard and a finely carved lizard motif on it. Originating from the Batak people of Sumatra. It is two-stringed and consists of a solid piece of wood. The strings are missing and a knob is somewhat damaged.

This is a Hasapi, an ancient lute with a boat-shaped soundboard and a finely carved lizard motif on it. Originating from the Batak people of Sumatra. It is two-stringed and consists of a solid piece of wood. The strings are missing and a knob is somewhat damaged.

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Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Material
Wood
Height
65 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Title of artwork
Hasapi
Depth
5 cm
Condition
Fair condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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