Stringed Gallery

Lady Setar player from Izmir, Turkey

Lady Musician from Izmir, Turkey, playing a Setar. A Setar, Sehtar or Setouyeh is an ancient and gnostic instrument usually played at the gathering of dervishes most often held at Khaneqahs (monasteries or houses of dervishes), which apparently makes the listener feel high! Date: circa 1907

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Miniatures for Piano, music cover

Cover design for a book of piano music for children, Treasures from an Old Oak Chest, Miniatures for Piano by H Baynton-Power. There are six pieces in total: The Old Sword (a march), Cap & Bells (scherzino or little scherzo), Grandmother's Crinoline (minuet), A Love Letter, Mandoline, and Domino (air de ballet). Two children, a girl and a boy, are depicted looking through the contents of the chest. Date: early 20th century

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Men of the Niam-Niam Tribe, Sudan, c.1887

Engraving showing some men of the Niam-Niam Tribe, Sudan, c.1887. One man is holding a stringed musical instrument, whilst the others hold characteristic spears and shields

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