Kacchwa Sitar

This is a Kacchwa sitar, a type of sitar from West Bengal. Its resonator is shaped like a turtle’s shell, which gives it a unique appearance and deeper sound. The sitar has fewer strings—usually 7 to 10 main strings—and additional sympathetic strings. It also has a small fish-shaped element used to screw it together.

Kind

artefact

Date

1700–1799 CE