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Rbab. Traditional Afghan string instrument

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Afghanistan

Lenght: 92 cm

Weight: 2100 grs

PK0410-032
€525.00


A marnificent Afghan wooden rbab. The neck is wonderfully carved and it is ornated, as well as the rest of the instrument, with exquisite mother-of-the-pearl and bone inlaid decoration. The rbab or rubab is the true Afggan instrument. It is uses to accompany classical, ghazal and folklore music recitals. It was invented in Afghanistan but it is extremey popular in other aras such as India or Pakistan. Its sound is similar to that of the guitar and it can produce very high pitches.


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