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Charango

Charango or lute, with eight gut strings, back of armadillo skin, and front and arm of figured wood and pearl shell: Americas, Bolivia, Camargo, Cuchu-pucra, Quichua, late 19th century

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    Late 19th century
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    National Museums Scotland
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  • Place of production:
    Cuchu-pucra, Camargo, Bolivia, SOUTH AMERICA
  • Culture:Quichua
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  • Materials:Armadillo skin; Gut; Wood; Pearl-shell
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  • Repository:National Museums Scotland
  • Measurements:Approximate Height 60; Approximate Length 510; Approximate Depth 100mm