Ūd

Les fils de Gamil Georges

1977 · Wood, various materials · Musical Instruments

This elaborately decorated instrument is a modern version of the Arab 'ud, whose history in the Near East reaches back to the seventh century. The instrument's vaulted back is made of fifteen ribs (probably African mahogany) separated by patterned striping. The varnished spruce top has three fretwork roses made of white plastic surrounded by inlaid borders of abalone, plastic, colored wood, and brass triangles. The fingerboard inlay is decorated to match. The bent-back pegbox holds the lateral pegs for six double courses of strings.

Artist

Les fils de Gamil Georges

Date

1977

Medium

Wood, various materials

Culture

Egyptian

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Harold H. Krechmer, in memory of her husband, Harold H. Krechmer, 1982