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Ivory Carving in Thailand
30. Musical instrument
Musical instrument

The ivory head of this alto fiddle (saw-u) is carved into the shape of a merman while the tuning pegs are mermaids. The whole of the bow is shaped to look like a feather.

All text and images � Daniel Stiles 2003

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