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Masenqo
This masenqo is a banjo-like bowed lute. It is made of wood, with a diamond-shaped resonator covered with a skin head.
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Abyssinia/Ethiopia - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:321.312 Spike box lutes or spike guitars
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- Hornbostel-Sachs category:321.312 Spike box lutes or spike guitars
- Repository:University of Aberdeen Museums
- Measurements:Overall length: 803 mm. Resonator widest B. from opposite points 280 mm. approx. Lengthways from opposite points 320 mm. Approx. depth (varies) 105 mm.