Morin Khuur

Purevadavaa Baigalgav

2001 · Wood, hide, horsehair, polychrome · Musical Instruments

Carved finials on Mongolian stringed instruments often depict real or fantastic animals, and decoration may include Buddhist emblems. Traditionally associated with horse cult rituals and used to calm animals and accompany epic songs and dances, it has been adapted for modern urban performance. This ornate version was decorated for ceremonial state occasions.

Artist

Purevadavaa Baigalgav

Date

2001

Medium

Wood, hide, horsehair, polychrome

Culture

Mongolian

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Purchase, The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, by exchange, 2002