Hasapi

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20th century · Wood · Musical Instruments

The Toba Batak people of northern Sumatra create elegant two-stringed lutes known as hasapi. Today, hasapi are generally played as part of musical ensembles that include flutes, small drums, xylophones, and various other instruments. Though traditionally used indoors in intimate settings, some contemporary musicians have created electric versions of the hasapi.

Artist

Unknown

Date

20th century

Medium

Wood

Culture

Indonesia (Sumatra, Toba Batak)

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Gift of David P. Bassine, 1982