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The chonguri (Georgian) or choghur (Azerbaijani) is a traditional plucked string instrument of the Caucasus region. Although this example was acquired in Tbilisi, Georgia, it is more similar to the chugur from Dagestan, a variant of the related saz. The chugur, chonguri, and choghur are all traditionally used to accompany singing.
Guitar "Chonguri"
Notes
No catalog card found in card file
Record Last Modified
17 Jul 2023
Specimen Count
1
Data Source
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
Donor Name
Dr. Geo. J. Engelmann
Accession Date
25 Nov 1883
Object Type
Lute
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