Object name: Zither / Object class: Chordophones (stringed instruments) / Media available: legacy documentation - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Zither, accession number 5-2917, described as Cane zither; composed of a series of cane lashed together; “strings” made from split cane.

Hearst Museum object titled Zither, accession number 5-7673, described as Zither, cane; a series of tied tules with stretched reeds which when plucked create a sounds. Length 43 cm; width 15 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Zither, accession number 5-6746, described as Tough zither; wood; elongated oval, flattened with trough carved at one side; 3 cross-shaped holes in trough; burned geometric designs on back and sides; notches cut in either end for strings; 1 pc. twisted string strung through notches to form 6 playing strings; l. 82 cm; w. 28 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Zither, accession number 5-2419, described as zither and string fragments; strings not attached.

Hearst Museum object titled Zither, accession number 5-7672, described as Zither, cane; a series of tied tules with stretched reeds which when plucked, create a sound. Length 42 cm, width 15 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Zither, accession number 5-3030, described as Cane Zither; Yom Kwo; composed of a series of cane lashed together, "stings" made from split cane; pitch controlled by wrapping varying thicknesses of fiber around "strings".

Hearst Museum object titled Zither, accession number 5-3031, described as Cane Zither; Yom Kwo; composed of a series of cane lashed together, "strings" made from split cane; pitch controlled by wrapping varying thicknesses of fiber around "strings".

Hearst Museum object titled Zither, accession number 5-8865, described as Zither, trough type; elongated oval; flattened with 3 cross-shaped holes in trough surface; burned, sectional, geometric designs; notches on both ends for 11 strings (missing); l. 55.5 cm; w. 26.5 cm.