Name of Object:

Parmak cura (little cura)

Location:

Izmir, Türkiye

Holding Institution:

Ege University Museum of Ethnography

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Date of Object:

19th century

Description:

The Cura is an instrument used by Yörüks (nomads). It is the smallest type of bağlama and is usually 55-60cm in length. It generally has three, four, five or six strings and is played either with a quill or the fingers. It is suitable for dynamic dance performances.

Citation of this web page:

"Parmak cura (little cura)" in "Sharing History", Museum With No Frontiers, 2024. https://sharinghistory.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;AWE;tr;203;en

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MWNF Working Number: TR2 199