Batak Instrument / Instrumen Musik Batak

Hasapi


Date: 19th century
Country of origin: Sumatra
Material: Wood
Dimensions: 21" x 4 3/16" x 2 3/4"
Description: Batak stringed instrument (Hasapi) from the Toba Batak people. The heart shaped resonator and scroll type peg head reflect European influence. There is a lizard carved on the back of the neck.) from the Toba Batak people. The heart shaped resonator and scroll type peg head reflect European influence. There is a lizard carved on the back of the neck.