Saw Duang

Unknown

late 19th century · Wood, bone, ivory, metal · Musical Instruments

One of the Thai spike fiddle types found in Thailand, its cylinder shaped body is resembles a lizard trap used in the northern part of Thailand. Its sound is bright and light unlike the saw u which has a dark and mellow sound and it acts as a lead instrument in the Wong Khrueang Sai ensemble used on special occasions like birthdays and weddings.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Wood, bone, ivory, metal

Culture

Thai

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889