Jameel
Oud Junkie
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Registered: 12-5-2002
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Old Museum Oud
http://www.usd.edu/smm/Africa/1512/OudIraq.html
I'm in the process of finding out more about this oud. I'll keep you posted.
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zalzal
Oud Junkie
Posts: 747
Registered: 12-9-2005
Location: Nîmes France
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It is extremely well conserved for his age !!!!
Would be fantastic to hear a bit of his sound.
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stringmanca
Oud Junkie
Posts: 224
Registered: 8-4-2005
Location: Martinez, CA
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Another interesting instrument from the same collection:
http://www.usd.edu/smm/Africa/2380/Quwaytara.html
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zalzal
Oud Junkie
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Registered: 12-9-2005
Location: Nîmes France
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Probably a jewish kwitra, this one.
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al-Halabi
Oud Junkie
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Registered: 6-8-2005
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The six-pointed star used in the kwitra's rosette was actually a common geometric motif in the region, not something particular to Jews. It is a basic
pattern in Islamic art, and can be seen even in the decorative carvings and tilework in mosques.
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oistrach13
Oud Addict
Posts: 34
Registered: 3-23-2005
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I am most definitely no expert, but the oud does appear to be exceptionally elegant and well made. I can only guess how lovely it sounds. (hopefully
half as good as it looks).
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