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Kobyz, igil, Kazakh musical instrument
$ 210.67
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Description
Kobyz made the master completely by hand, all work took 4months.Condition: Brand New
Model: Kyl Kobyz, length - 70 cm
External drum width 13 cm
SolidBody: apricot tree
Strings: Horsehair
Bow: Maple/Horsehair
Holder for strings goat horn
In the XX century it was proved that Kobyz is one of the oldest in the world bowed stringed instrument!
Kobyz made from a single piece of wood which is one of the oldest ways of making musical instruments in the history of mankind, and explained he is not technical backwardness or lack of metal tools. According to ancient beliefs of many nations only a single piece of living continue singing soul of the tree, which will be played on the instrument. The bow as well as a strings of Kobyz made of 30-60 non-woven horsehair, give a very dense, rich timbre overtones.