Created by
Unidentified
Used by
Cosey, Pete, American, 1943 - 2012
Date
late 20th century
Medium
wood and plastic with metal
Dimensions
H x W x D (closed): 14 3/8 × 51 3/16 × 17 11/16 in. (36.5 × 130 × 45 cm)
H x W x D (closed): 27 15/16 × 51 3/16 × 23 1/4 in. (71 × 130 × 59 cm)
Description
Hardshell double tumba sitar case owned by Pete Cosey. Outside of case is black plastic or imitation leather. Hardwear is silver-tone metal. There are three closure latches. Etched on center drawbolt latch is [INDIA / FINE] around a star; latches on left and right read [LUNA]. Handle is black rubber-like material. Interior is synthetic fur. A single black caster remains at the front right of the case.
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Type
cases (containers)
Topic
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Music
Musicians
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Karumah, Dunni, Ishmak, Aribania and Mariama Cosey in memory of Baba Pete Cosey
Object number
2021.105.6.2
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd500f66e9b-e61c-43b9-94d4-4026ee83abb9

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