musical instrument; tube zither

Catalog Number 129295
Literary Reference , 13839
Cultural Affiliation Bagobo
Continent Asia
Country Philippines
Region Mindanao Island
Island Philippine Islands
Province Davao Prov.
Locale Davao Gulf
Original Name tawgaw
Materials bamboo, wood
Catalog Description Name: Tawgaw:- Woman's bamboo musical instrument. Narrow strips are loosened from the sides of a bamboo tube and are raised taut by means of small wooden plugs. The instrument is fingered like a guitar. Same as 129291.