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Charango

Although charangos are traditionally made from the shell of an armadillo, the body of this instrument is made from wood, in the manner of a ukelele.

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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:321.321 Necked bowl lutes
  • Repository:Warrington Museum
  • Measurements:64.3 cm (string length 39.5 cm)