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Gounibrie

The gounibrie is a two stringed musical instrument of Moorish origin, with a wooden neck, and a skin covered resonator of tortoise shell. There is painted decoration on the resonator.

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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:321.312 Spike box lutes or spike guitars
  • Repository:University of Aberdeen Museums
  • Measurements:L. 550; B. 100