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VILKOTTI YAZH
Type: TAT VADYA
Vilkotti Yazh is a stringed instrument made of wood and steel. This rare instrument is found in Tamil Nadu. A replica of an old musical instrument, it is used probably used for providing melodic support.
VILKOTTI YAZH in Tamil Nadu
Material: Wood, steel
A replica of an old musical instrument. A crescent shaped hollow wooden body. Seven wooden pegs at the tail in which seven steel strings are tied. As seen in ancient sculptures perhaps, the instrument was strummed by fingers, probably for providing melodic support.
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