- 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.




