Tamburitza
Rudolf Schneider
Zagreb, the 2nd half of the 19th century

wood (maple, spruce, ebony), metal, ivory
craftwork

 

length = 56 cm 
body length = 19,5 cm
length of the neck = 35 cm

 

Et 48565
The Collection of Musical Instruments

Description

The tambura is crafted from dark hardwood - maple. The neck, the head, and the body are all crafted from one block, and the soundboard is crafted from spruce wood. The neck is notched, rounded and ornamented using the technique of intarsia. A metal plate with four peg holes is nailed to the front side. Every metal peg has a flat rounded top made of ivory. The top board is ornamented with dark wood veneer which is surrounded by tendrils. Dark parallel lines and concentric circles are sketchend around the rim and the hole.