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Crocodile-shaped Zither (Mi-gyaung)
Mon people1800-1900 c.
National Music Museum, University of South Dakota
Vermillion, United States
Mi-gyaung (crocodile-shaped zither), Mon people, southern Burma (Myanmar), 19th century (NMM 5561). This simple, but elegant, tube zither has three strings that pass over four raised, brass frets. The tuning pegs are made of ivory, carved to resemble lotus blossoms. It is decorated with gold paint and colored glass and is played with a plectrum. Length: 79 cm (31").
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Details
- Title: Crocodile-shaped Zither (Mi-gyaung)
- Creator: Mon people
- Date Created: 1800-1900 c.
- Location Created: Southern Burma (Myanmar)
- Type: plucked stringed musical instrument
- Rights: © National Music Museum
- Photo Credit: Bill Willroth, Sr.
- Credit: Beede Fund, 1979
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