Hasapi Human Top

Toba, circa 1990
Batak Musical Instrument

Hasapi, an instrument from the Batak culture, bears a resemblance to a guitar but features only two strings. Its inspiration stems from the melodic vibrations produced by strings in rice fields, intended to keep birds away from the precious rice crops.

Material: Hand-carved wood
Dimension: 78,5 x 9,5 x 5 cm