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Djibril likes the traditional music of his home country,
Senegal, very much. The riity is a musical
instrument used frequently by cowherders. Practically
nomadic, they live in small grass huts near the prairies
where it is easy for their herds to graze.
The Riity is made from a gourd cut in half, a tree branch,
a few pieces of metal and some nails. The bowstring
and the one string on the body are made from the hair
of a horses tail. When played, the sound is similar
to that of a violin.
(2001 Woodburning), 26 x 19
unframed, Iris Gicleé on 100% Rag Paper -
Edition of 50
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