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PART 3 MAHORE ISL / MAYOTTE

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DIRECTORY http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/01_PORTFOLIO.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/02_PORTFOLIO_part2.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/03_PORTFOLIO_part3.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/04a_PORTFOLIO_part4a.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/04b_PORTFOLIO_part4b.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/04c_PORTFOLIO_part4c.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/04d_PORTFOLIO_part4d.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/04e_PORTFOLIO_part4e.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/04f_PORTFOLIO_part4f.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/04g_PORTFOLIO_part4g.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/04x_TYPES_gambus_alam.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/04y_PATTERN_dambus_bangka.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/04z_PATTERN_gambus_alam.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/05a_PORTFOLIO_part5a.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/05b_PORTFOLIO_part5b.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/05c_PORTFOLIO_part5c.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/05d_PORTFOLIO_part5d.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/05e_PORTFOLIO_part5e.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/05f_PORTFOLIO_part5f.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/05g_PORTFOLIO_part5g.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/05h_PORTFOLIO_part5h.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/05v_TYPES_gambus_lute_borneo.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/05w_TYPES_panting_kalimantan.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/05y_PATTERNS_gambus_lute_borneo.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/05x_PATTERNS_pegbox_panting_kalimantan.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/05y_PATTERNS_gambus_lute_borneo.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/05z_PATTERNS_panting_lute_kalimantan.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/06a_PORTFOLIO_part6a.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/06b_PORTFOLIO_part6b.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/06c_PORTFOLIO_part6c.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/06d_PORTFOLIO_part6d.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/06z_PATTERNS_gambo_lute_NTB.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/07_PORTFOLIO_part7.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/08a_PORTFOLIO_part8a.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/08b_PORTFOLIO_part8b.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/08c_PORTFOLIO_part8c.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/09_PORTFOLIO_part9.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/99d_PATTERNS_ud_lute_indonesia.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/99t_PATTERNS_uke_polynesia.pdf

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More info about the remnant monoxyle lutes in my topical chapters below: http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/01_qanbus-au-yémen.pdf (coming soon) http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/02_gambus_swahili_coast_and_comoros.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/04_gambus-au-alam_melayu.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/05_gambus_a_borneo.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/06_gambus-au-NTB.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/07_gambus-au-NTT.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/08_gambus-au-sulawesi_moluccas.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/GAMBUS_PROJECT/99_BANGSAWAN-&-HAMDOLOK.pdf

More info about lutery manufacturing in my chapters below: http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/PROCESS_PROJECT/process_qanbus.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/PROCESS_PROJECT/process_javanese_bambu_gambus.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/PROCESS_PROJECT/process_malay_gambus_seludang_wooden.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/PROCESS_PROJECT/process_malay_gambus_Hadramawt.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/PROCESS_PROJECT/process_malay_gambus_hijaz_skin.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/PROCESS_PROJECT/process_dambus_bangka.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/PROCESS_PROJECT/process_panting_lute_kalimantan.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/PROCESS_PROJECT/process_baglama.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/PROCESS_PROJECT/process_oud.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/PROCESS_PROJECT/process_tar.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/PROCESS_PROJECT/process_setar.pdf http://inthegapbetween.free.fr/pierre/PROCESS_PROJECT/process_santour.pdf

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Yemeni items -

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San’a (exile) San’a San’a Al-Ajami’s, San’a San’a San’a San’a San’a Al-Nunu’s, San’a San’a replica Loopuyt House of Culture, San’a Al-Jumai’s, San’a Al-Harithi’s , San’a Mokrani’s , San’a Mokrani’s , San’a San’a curio, San’a Edimbugh museum, UK Metropolitan museum, NYC, USA Awni / Hasan Al-Ajami’s, San’a Jeff Greene, NYC, USA Metropolitan museum, NYC, USA Santa Cecilia auditorium, Italy Metropolitan museum, NYC, USA Najat Baraka’s , San’a Metropolitan museum, NYC, USA unknown San’a, Hijaz ( Leiden museum), Quturi, 2013 Hijaz ( ebay), Replica ( Cronier, Burkina), replica Loopuyt (2) unknown San’a,

Item 108 Item 109 Item 110 Item 111

Kenya (Leiden museum) Kenya/Tanzania? (ebay) “Mgodro group”, Zanzibar Swahili (Teater Museum, Stockholm)

Comorian Items -

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Item 201 Item 202 Item 203 Item 205 Item 206 Item 207 Item 208 Item 209 Item 210 Item 215 Item 216 Item 217 Item 219 Item 220 Item 221 Item 222 Item 223 Item 226 Item 227 Item 228 Item 229 Item 230 Item 231 Item 232 Item 233 Item 234 Item 235 Item 236 Item 237 Item 238

Domoni, East Nzuani isl. Nzuani isl. Sima, West Nzuani isl. NW Madagascar NW Madagascar NW Madagascar NW Madagascar NW Madagascar Mwali Mjamawe, N Nzuani Domoni, East Nzuani isl. Domoni, East Nzuani isl. Mwali Mwali Mwali Domoni, East Nzuani isl. Mjamawe, N Nzuani Mwali ? / Scottsdale museum, AZ Diego Suarez, Madagascar Domoni, East Nzuani isl. Domoni, East Nzuani isl. Domoni, East Nzuani isl. Mjamawe, N Nzuani Domoni, East Nzuani isl. Mwali NW Madagascar (Leiden Museum) Mwali Mwali Mwali Chagaga, Domoni, East Nzuani isl.

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Item 516 Item 517 Item 518 Item 519 Item 520 Item 522 Item 523 Item 524 Item 525 Item 526 Item 531 Item 532 Item 533 Item 534 Item 535 Item 536 Item 537 Item 538 Item 539 Item 540 Item 541 Item 542 Item 543 Item 544 Item 545 Item 546 Item 547 Item 548 Item 549 Item 550 Item 551 Item 552 Item 553

Tsoundzou, W Mahore Msangamuji, NW Mahore Mwali / Dzoumogne Baco / Bandrélé ?? Chirongui, S-W Mahore Mwali / Passamainty Chiconi, W Mahore Dzoumogne, N-E Mahore Chirongui, S-E Mahore Chiconi, W Mahore Chiconi, W Mahore Msangamuji ?, W Mahore Msangamuji ?, W Mahore Msangamuji ?, W Mahore Chiconi, W Mahore Chirongui, S-W Mahore Chiconi, W Mahore Chiconi?, W Mahore Chiconi, W Mahore Msangamuji ?, W Mahore Chiconi, W Mahore (ASSU) Chirongui, S-W Mahore Bandrélé, S-E Mahore Chirongui, S-W Mahore Chirongui, S-W Mahore replica Burkina Faso Chirongui?, S-W Mahore unknown bulky, Mahore Chiconi, W Mahore (Comité) Chiconi, W Mahore ) Chiconi, W Mahore Choco, Chiconi, W Mahore Chirongui, S-W Mahore

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Swahili items -

Item 101 Item 102 Item 103 Item 104 Item 105 Item 106

Zanzibar replica Mombasa Mombasa tanzanian coast Mwanza, Tanzania Mwanza, Tanzania

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Item 107

Quwaytara, Zanzibar

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Boueni, South Mahore Mr Linibwe, Mahore Tsararano, East Mahore Tsararano, East Mahore Chirongui, S-W Mahore “Tsounga”, Mahore? (Klan Demba) Chiconi, W Mahore (Gabusi café) Chiconi, W Mahore Chiconi, W Mahore Acoua, NW Mahore Msangamuji, NW Mahore Chiconi, W Mahore Chiconi, W Mahore Acoua ?, N W Mahore

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Item 515 Chiconi, W Mahore

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PART4a : ALAM MELAYU : NORTH SUMATRA PART4c : ALAM MELAYU : LAMPUNG & ISlANDS PART4e : ALAM MELAYU : RIAU PART4f : ALAM MELAYU : LESS-KNOWN RIAU -

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Item 300 Item 301 Item 302 Item 303 Item 304 Item 305 Item 306 Item 307 Item 308 Item 309 Item 310 Item 311 Item 312 Item 313 Item 314 Item 315 Item 316 Item 317 Item 318 Item 319 Item 320 Item 321 Item 322 Item 323 Item 324 Item 325 Item 326 Item 327 Item 328 Item 329 Item 330 Item 331 Item 332 Item 333 Item 334 Item 335 Item 336 Item 337 Item 338 Item 339 Item 340 Item 341 Item 342 Item 343 Item 344 Item 345 Item 346 Item 347 Item 348 Item 349 Item 350

KePri/ Riau island, China Sea Batak, Sumatra Riau, Sumatra Bengkalis?, Sumatra undefined, Sumatra Riau, Sumatra Bengkalis, Riau dct. Bengkalis, Riau dct. Penyangat (Riau isl) Penyangat (Riau isl) SE Sumatra Medan, N. Sumatra Medan, N. Sumatra Medan ?, N. Sumatra Medan, N. Sumatra Kayu Agung, SE. Sumatra Palembang, SE. Sumatra Indonesia (tropenmuseum) Indonesia (tropenmuseum) Indonesia (tropenmuseum) Riau, Indonesia. Siak? Riau dct, Sumatra. Mr Khairul Asrar, Riau Firdaus in Siak, Riau dct, Sumatra. Firdaus in Siak, Riau dct, Sumatra Sungwai Rawa, Riau dct, Sumatra. Riau dct, Sumatra. Riau dct, Sumatra.(Indonesia heritage.org) Sumatra.Selatan (Indonesia heritage.org) Medan, N. Sumatra Medan, N. Sumatra Bengkalis, Sumatra. Lampung, SE Sumatra Jambi Isl, SE Sumatra Jambi Isl, SE Sumatra Jambi Isl, SE Sumatra Jambi , SE Sumatra Lampung , SE Sumatra Lunik / Lampung , SE Sumatra Lampung , SE Sumatra .(Indonesia heritage.org) Jambi , SE Sumatra (Indonesia heritage.org) Deli Serdang, Medan, N. Sumatra Toba Art cases Toba Art cases, (ebay sale) Toba Art cases, Vancouver museum Minangkabau (Leiden museum) Lampung , SE Sumatra Jambi Isl, SE Sumatra Lampung , SE Sumatra Riau, Sumatra Indragiri Hulu, Riau, Sumatra

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Item 351 Item 352 Item 353 Item 354 Item 355 Item 356 Item 357 Item 358 Item 359 Item 360 Item 361 Item 362 Item 363 Item 364 Item 365 Item 366 Item 367 Item 368 Item 369 Item 370 Item 371 Item 372 Item 373 Item 374 Item 375 Item 376 Item 377 Item 378 Item 379 Item 380 Item 381 Item 382 Item 383 Item 384 Item 385 Item 386 Item 387 Item 388 Item 389 Item 390

Pulau Mas, Sapat, S-E Riau, Sumatra Medan, N. Sumatra Medan, N. Sumatra Medan, N. Sumatra Riau, Sumatra pulau Lunik, Sumatra Indragiri Hulu, Riau, Sumatra Lampung ?, Sumatra Riau, Sumatra Riau, Sumatra Bengkalis, Riau dct. Pekanbaru, Riau, Sumatra Robitah, Pekanbaru, Riau, Sumatra Robitah, Pekanbaru, Riau, Sumatra Robitah, Pekanbaru, Riau, Sumatra Robitah, Pekanbaru, Riau, Sumatra Firdaus in Siak, Riau dct, Sumatra. Pekanbaru, Riau, Sumatra Pekanbaru, Riau, Sumatra Siak, Riau, Sumatra Suhami Durhaka, Riau, Sumatra Robitah, Pekanbaru, Riau, Sumatra Robithah, Pekanbaru, Riau, Sumatra Robithah, Pekanbaru, Riau, Sumatra Siak, Riau, Sumatra Lampung, Sumatra Tanjung Batu, Riau Isl Sumatra Dumai, Bengkalis, Sumatra Ryan SYAPUTRA, Riau, Sumatra Ryan SYAPUTRA, Riau, Sumatra Ryan SYAPUTRA, Riau, Sumatra Indragiri Hulu, Riau, Sumatra Indragiri Hulu, Riau, Sumatra Indragiri Hulu, Riau, Sumatra Siak, Riau dct, Sumatra. Pekanbaru, Riau, Sumatra Pekanbaru, Riau, Sumatra Bintan Isl, Riau arch., Sumatra Jambi Isl, SE Sumatra Riau, Sumatra

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PART4b : ALAM MELAYU : MALAYSIA MAINLAND -

Item 400 Musée de Genève Item 401 Malacca Item 402 Batu Pahat, Johor Item 403 Batu Pahat, Johor Item 404 Batu Pahat, Johor Item 405 Batu Pahat, Johor Item 406 Metropolitan Museum, NYC Item 407 Malaysia / Scottsdale museum, AZ Item 414 Kasiman, Johor Bahru Item 415 Johor ? Item 416 Johor Baru, Johor Item 417 : Fadziil Ahmad, Johor Item 418 : Kasiman, Johor Bahru Item 419 : Kasiman, Johor Bahru Item 420 : Kasiman, Johor Bahru

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PART4D & G : ALAM MELAYU : BANGKA & BELITUNG The Dambus (Bangka Isl) Item 613 Pak Usni, Belitung Isl, SE Sumatra Item 614 Bangka, SE Sumatra Item 615 Bangka, SE Sumatra Item 616 Bangka, SE Sumatra Item 617 Kusiyadi, Panang, Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 618 Kusiyadi, Panang, Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 619 Pak Usni, Belitung Isl, SE Sumatra Item 620 Pak Usni, Belitung Isl, SE Sumatra Item 621 Pak Usni, Belitung Isl, SE Sumatra Item 622 Pak Usni, Belitung Isl, SE Sumatra Item 623 Pak Usni, Belitung Isl, SE Sumatra Item 624 Bangka, SE Sumatra Item 625 Bangka, SE Sumatra Item 626 Bangka, SE Sumatra Item 627 Bangka, SE Sumatra Item 628 Bangka, SE Sumatra Item 629 bass ; Bangka, SE Sumatra Item 630 Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 631 Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 632 Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 633 Zarotti, Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 634 Zarotti, Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 635 Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 636 (OLX) Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 637 (OLX) Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 638 Pak Usni, Belitung Isl, SE Sumatra Item 639 Zarotti, Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 640 Zarotti, Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 641 Zarotti, Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 642 Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 643 Pak Usni, Belitung Isl, SE Sumatra Item 644 Pak Usni, Belitung Isl, SE Sumatra Item 645 Zarotti, Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 646 Zarotti, Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 647 Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 648 Pak Usni, Belitung Isl, SE Sumatra Item 649 Kusukeni, Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 650 Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 651 Pak Usni, Belitung Isl, SE Sumatra Item 652 Paksu, Muntok, West Bangka Isl, Item 653 Paksu, Muntok, West Bangka Isl, Item 654 Paksu, Muntok, West Bangka Isl, Item 655 Paksu, Muntok, West Bangka Isl, Item 656 Paksu, Muntok, West Bangka Isl, Item 657 Zarotti, Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 658 Kusiyadi, Panang, Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 659 Kusiyadi, Panang, Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 660 Paksu, Muntok, West Bangka Isl, Item 661 Pak Usni, Belitung Isl, SE Sumatra Item 662 Pak AKIL (Zarotti),Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 663 Kusiyadi, Panang, Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 664 Pak Arfai, Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra Item 665 Busmail, Bangka Isl, SE Sumatra -

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PART5 : BORNEO (SABAH / SARAWAK/ W. KALIMANTAN) -

Item 683 Semporna, E. Sabah, Bornéo Item 684 Labuan, Sabah, Bornéo Item 689 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo Item 690 Kuching, Sarawak, Borneo Item 691 Borneo ? Item 692 Borneo ? Item 693 Borneo – Metropolitan Item 696 Sumatra? Kalimantan?, Bornéo Item 697 Beaufort, Sabah, Borneo Item 698 Brunei, Borneo Item 699 Beaufort, Sabah, Borneo Item 702 Saratok, Sarawak –H Penghulu Item 703 Derawan isl, Sarawak Item 704 Sarawak? – Kraftang Muz., Johor Item 705 Brunei, Borneo Item 706 Brunei, Borneo Item 707 Brunei, Borneo Item 708 Brunei, Borneo Item 709 Brunei, Bornéo Item 710 bruneians of Papar, Sabah Item 711 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Item 712 bruneians of Weston, Sabah Item 713 Lubok Weston, Sabah, Borneo Item 714 Sarawak, Bornéo Item 715 Membakut, Sabah, Borneo Item 716 Weston, Sabah, Borneo Item 717 Segayar River, W. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item 718 gambus Biawak of Papar, Sabah Item 719 Kota Bharu, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item 720 Rainforrest museum, Kuching Item 721 Sekadau, NW Kalimantan Item 722 bruneians of Papar, Sabah Item 723 (Kecil) bruneians of Papar, Sabah Item 724 bruneians of Papar, Sabah Item 725 bruneians of Papar, Sabah Item 726 bruneians of Papar, Sabah Item 727 Kumai, W. Kalimantan Item 728 Ketapang, W. Kalimantan Item 729 Sanggau, W. Kalimantan Item 730 Pontianak, W. Kalimantan Item 737 Sabah, Bornéo Item 738 Sabah, Bornéo Item 739 Saratok, Sarawak, Bornéo Item 740 Seri Serbang?, Sabah, Bornéo Item 741 Seri Serbang, Sabah, Bornéo Item 742 Kutai, E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item 743 Sabah, Bornéo Item 744 Sabah, Bornéo Item 748 Sabah, Bornéo

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Item 749 Kotawaringin, SW Kalimantan Item 750 maker Osman Ali, Papar, Sabah

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maker Osman Ali, Papar, Sabah maker Osman Ali, Papar, Sabah Sintang, W. Kalimantan Sanggar, W. Kalimantan Brunei, Borneo Tanjung Selor, Kalimantan Tumpang Negeri, Kalimantan Barat North Borneo Matap/Sanggau, W. Kalimantan Matap/Sanggau, W. Kalimantan Matap/Sanggau, W. Kalimantan Sepauk, W. Kalimantan Sepauk, W. Kalimantan Matap/Sanggau, W. Kalimantan Matap/Sanggau, W. Kalimantan Matap/Sanggau, W. Kalimantan Matap/Sanggau, W. Kalimantan Lingkugan/Beaufort, Sabah Sukamara, Kotawaringin, SW Kalimantan Sukamara, Kotawaringin, SW Kalimantan Sukamara, Kotawaringin, SW Kalimantan Sukamara, Kotawaringin, SW Kalimantan Sukamara, Kotawaringin, SW Kalimantan Sukamara, Kotawaringin, SW Kalimantan Sukamara, Kotawaringin, SW Kalimantan

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E. KALIMANTAN -

Item B00 E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B01 E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B02 Tana Paser, E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B03 Asfian Nur GUSPRADA E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B04 Rinto TAMPILANG, E. Kalimantan, Item B05 Tulu Paser, E. Kalimantan, Item B06 Tulu Paser, E. Kalimantan, Item B07 Tana Paser, E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B08 Berau, E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B09 unclear, E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B10 Kutai, Samarinda, Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B11 Tenggarung, Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B12 Muarah Kaman, Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B13 Tana Paser, E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B14 Tana Paser, E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B15 Berau, E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B16 Talisayan, E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B17 Segayar River, E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B18 Tana Paser, E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B19 Tana Paser, E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B30 Belangkor, Kutai, E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B42 Kutai, E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B45 Buta E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B56 Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B57 Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B58 Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B78 Tenggarung, Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B79 Tenggarung, Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B80 Tenggarung, Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B81 Tenggarung, Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B82 Tenggarung, Kalimantan, Bornéo Item 683 Semporna, E. Sabah, Bornéo Item B87 Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B88 Mahakam river, Kutai, E. Bornéo Item B89 Mahakam river, Kutai, E. Bornéo Item B97 Kutai, Samarinda, E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B98 Kutai, Samarinda, E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item B99 Kutai, Samarinda, E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item BA0 E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item BA1 E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item BA2 Akbar Haka, E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item BA3 E. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item BA4 Andry WIRANATA, E. Kalimantan, Bornéo

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Item C17 Segayar River, W. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C18 Kotawaringin, SW Kalimantan Item C19 Kota Bharu, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C20 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C21 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C22 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C23 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C24 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C25 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C26 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C27 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C28 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C29 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C30 maker ANWAR, Banjar, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C31 Kota Baru, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C32 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C33 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C34 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C35 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C36 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C37 maker Alpian, Haruyan, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C38 maker Alpian, Haruyan, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C39 maker Alpian, Haruyan, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C40 maker Alpian, Haruyan, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C41 maker Alpian? Item C42 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C43 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C44 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C45 Norman Gambus, Kotabaru, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C46 souvenir Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C47 souvenir Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C48 Norman Gambus, Kotabaru, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C49 Kotawaringin, SW Kalimantan Item C50 maker Anwar, Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Item C51 maker ANUR, Banjar, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C56 Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C57 Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C58 maker Hayati, Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Item C59 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C60 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C61 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C62 maker Hayati, Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Item C63 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C64 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C65 maker HIDAYAT, Banjar, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C66 Banjamasin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C67 maker Farhul ANWAR, Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Item C68 maker Syir Hayati, Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Item C68 maker Syir Hayati, Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Item C69 Banjamasin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C70 Banjamasin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C71 Kota Banjar, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C72 Kota Banjar, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C73 Kota Banjar, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C74 maker Anwar, Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Item C75 maker ALPIAN, Haruyan, S. Kalimantan, Item C76 maker ALPIAN, Haruyan, S. Kalimantan, Item C77 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C78 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo

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Item C82 Sukamara, Kotawaringin, SW Kalimantan Item C83 Sukamara, Kotawaringin, SW Kalimantan Item C84 Sukamara, Kotawaringin, SW Kalimantan Item C85 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C86 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C87 Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C88 Mahakam river, Kutai, E. Bornéo Item C89 Matarpura, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C90 maker Hayati, Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Item C91 maker Andre, Kota Baru, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C92 maker HIDAYAT, Banjar, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C93 maker ANWAR, Banjar, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C94 maker ANUR, Banjar, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C95 maker ANUR, Banjar, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C96 unknown, Banjar, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C97 unknown, Banjar, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C98 Norman Gambus, Kotabaru, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item C99 Norman Gambus, Kotabaru, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CA0 maker Hayati, Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Item CA1 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CA2 maker Hayati, Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Item CA3 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CA4 maker Hayati, Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan Item CA5 Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CA6 SYABANI, Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CA7 SYABANI, Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CA8 SYABANI, Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CA9 Norman Gambus, Kotabaru, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CAA Norman Gambus, Kotabaru, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CAB Norman Gambus, Kotabaru, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CAC Norman Gambus, Kotabaru, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CAD Norman Gambus, Kotabaru, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CAE Norman Gambus, Kotabaru, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CAF maker Syir Hayati, Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan Item CAG maker Syir Hayati, Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan Item CAH Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CAI Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CAJ maker ANWAR, Banjar, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CAK maker Syir Hayati, Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan Item CAL maker ANUR, Banjar, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CAM maker ANUR, Banjar, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CAN maker Syir Hayati, Banjarmarsin, S. Kalimantan Item CAP Norman Gambus, Kotabaru, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CAQ Norman Gambus, Kotabaru, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo Item CAR Norman Gambus, Kotabaru, S. Kalimantan, Bornéo

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Lombok Isl. NTB As Babuju, Sumbawa isl., NTB Sumbawa isl, NTB Lombok Isl. NTB Lombok Isl. NTB anonymous, Mataram, Lombok Isl, NTB “Gambo” – Bima, Sumbawa isl., NTB Lombok Isl. NTB Lombok Isl. NTB Lombok Isl. NTB toy instrument, Bali, NTT, Amat BOCONG, Lombok Isl. NTB (Camden) - Lombok Isl. NTB Lombok Isl. NTB Lombok Isl. NTB Lombok Isl. NTB Lombok Isl. NTB Lombok Isl. NTB Lombok Isl. NTB “Gambo” – Bima, Sumbawa isl., NTB “Gambo” – Bima, Sumbawa isl., NTB “Gambo” – Bima, Sumbawa isl., NTB Lombok Isl. NTB Lombok Isl. NTB Lombok Isl. NTB Mataram market, Lombok isl., NTB “Gambo” – Bima, Sumbawa isl., NTB “Gambo” – Bima, Sumbawa isl., NTB “Gambo” – Daha, Bima, NTB Ustd Sawal, Lombok Isl., NTB Ustd Afendi, Lombok Isl., NTB Ustd Afendi, Lombok Isl., NTB Lombok Isl., NTB Lombok Isl., NTB Lombok Isl. , NTB Lombok Isl. , NTB Lombok Isl. , NTB Mataram museum, Lombok Isl, NTB anonymous, Lombok Isl, NTB ebay, Lombok Isl, NTB anonymous, Lombok Isl, NTB anonymous, Lombok Isl, NTB ebay, Lombok Isl, NTB (Mr Sondheim), Lombok Isl, NTB ebay, Lombok Isl, NTB ebay, Lombok Isl, NTB Lombok Isl. NTB Lombok Isl. NTB Lombok Isl. NTB Lombok Isl. NTB Lombok Isl. NTB Lombok Isl. NTB

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Lembata Isl, E. Flores, NTT, Bugis, Ende, Flores, NTT, Sikka, Flores, NTT, Labuan Bajo, SW Flores, NTT disambiguiation Bijol / Boko in Flores NTT, NTT, Syarat Libana, Tinale, Alor, Flores, Ende, Flores, NTT, Ende, Flores, NTT ?, Lamaleha, E. Flores, NTT, Adonara, E. Flores, NTT, Indonesia (Vancouver museum). Lamalohot, E. Flores, NTT, Alor, E. Flores, NTT (Indonesia Heritage.org) Sudin, Adonara, E. Flores, NTT, Lembata, E. Flores, NTT, Lembata?, E. Flores, NTT, Alor museum, E. Flores, NTT (Indonesia) SW Manggarai, Flores, NTT (Indonesia) Flores, NTT, Maumere, Flores, NTT, Disambiguation Benjol / Maumere, Flores, NTT,

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Mangkutana, Luwu , East Sulawesi Isl. Buton Isl, S-East Sulawesi Isl. Pare-Pare, south Sulawesi Isl Makassar, south Sulawesi Isl Makassar, south Sulawesi Isl Makassar, south Sulawesi Isl Makassar, south Sulawesi Isl Makassar, south Sulawesi Isl Kota Kendari, SE Sulawesi Isl Wakatobi, SE Sulawesi Isl Selayar, south Sulawesi Makassar, south Sulawesi Isl Pangkep, south Sulawesi Isl Moluccas Sanana Isl, Sula arch., North Moluccas Makassar, south Sulawesi Isl Makassar, south Sulawesi Isl Gowa, south Sulawesi Isl Gowa, south Sulawesi Isl Makassar?, south Sulawesi Isl Muna, SE Sulawesi Isl Manuk, Moluccas Buton Isl, SE Sulawesi Isl Sanrobengi Isl, W Sulawesi Isl South Sulawesi, Selayar? duisambiguation Jukulele Moluccas Makassar, south Sulawesi Isl Bantoeng, south Sulawesi Isl Bantoeng, south Sulawesi Isl Makassar, south Sulawesi Isl Turatea, south Sulawesi Isl Makasar, Sulawesi Isl Tokali tribesmen, SE Sulawesi Isl Kota Kendari, SE Sulawesi Isl

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Gorontalo, north Sulawesi Isl Mongondow, Kotamobagu, north Sulawesi Isl Mongondow, Kotamobagu, north Sulawesi Isl Mongondow, Kotamobagu, north Sulawesi Isl Mongondow, Kotamobagu, north Sulawesi Isl Badjao, Celebes sea Gorontalo, north Sulawesi Isl Toli Toli, N. Sulawesi Isl Toli Toli, N. Sulawesi Isl Sulawesi Isl Toli Toli, N. Sulawesi Isl (Leiden muzeum) Gorontalo, north Sulawesi Isl Gorontalo, north Sulawesi Isl Gorontalo, north Sulawesi Isl Gorontalo, north Sulawesi Isl (Indonesia heritage) Gorontalo, north Sulawesi Isl Sulawesi ? Borneo? – Roma Museum Gorontalo, north Sulawesi Isl Manado, NE Sulawesi Isl Gorontalo, north Sulawesi Isl Manuk, Moluccas

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Item J00 Item J01 Item J02 Item J03 Item J04 Item J05 Item J06 Item J07 Item J08 Item J09 Item J10 Item J16 Item J17 Item J18 Item J19 Item J20 Item J21 Item J22 Item J23 Item J24

Java Java Java Java Java (Leiden Museum) Surakarta, Java Indonesia ?, TBD Bandung, Java Surakarta, Java Surakarta, Java Pekalongan, Java Indonesia Karawang, Java Karawang, Java Jakarta / Yoggyakarta, Java Jakarta, Java mandolin like, Java Malang, E. Java Malang, E. Java Bantang, E. Java

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GABUSI / GABUSA (MAHORE / MAYOTTE ISL)

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Item n°:

518

Gabusi ( Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : unknown

Owner : LATHERAL (Acoua, Mahore)

Name : Gabusi, Mtsahara?, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : ca 2007 ITEM 518 is a 3-stringed historical collectible, as made in the original style of Mwali island, at an undefined period. Soundboard is made of an aluminium made pot cover. The neck is not hollowed and the body design is obviously influenced by west malagasyan mandoliny / kabosy. . Patrice CRONIER reports the pegbox design to look typical as Mwali’s. Same “Mwali’s” raw style as items 520, 218, 524. Illustration by Patrice CRONIER Diamètre Di = 175 mm Lm= 45 mm

Le = 710 mm Pi= 85 mm

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Item n°:

524

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : MIRADJI (Dzoumogne)

Owner : TBD

Name : Gabusi, Comoro

Passamainty,

Mahore,

french

Age / Year : ca 2008 A recently made 6-stringed item, in the original raw style of Mwali island (same as items 516, 218, 520). Order was made for a frencj expatriate in Dzoumogne village, by a very less known maker of the village. The design is totally odd. The soundbox is vaguely shaped as a pineapple, this is carved out of a kapok tree.,Soundboard is made of a goat skin. The neck may not be hollowed and the body design is obviously influenced by west malagasyan mandoliny / kabosy. Illustration by web blog of the owner Diamètre Di = 155 mm Lm= env 58 mm

Le = 735 mm Pi= 120 mm

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Item n°:

548

Name : Gabusi, Kaweni, Mahore Isl

Gabusi (Kaweni, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : TBD

Owner : Baina (Kaweni)

1 of 3 Age / Year : observed 2014-2017 A recently made 5-6-stringed item. Observed during a performance at FATMA festival (Mamoudzou, Mahore) on apr 2014. The lute is possibly a vague copy of the gabusi by PAPA LAMOUR (Mjamawe / Nzuani Isl). Monoxyle construction..,Soundboard is made of a goat skin, but the soundhole is a free space between soundboardand fingerboard. The squareshaped pegbox is made of wooden board, much in the style of ITEM 503, 504. Illustration by Mayotte actualités Diam. Di = 150 mm Lm= 58 mm

Le = 900 mm Pi= 120 mm

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Item n°:

548

Gabusi (Kaweni, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : TBD

Owner : Baina (Kaweni)

2 of 3

Name : Gabusi, Kaweni, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : observed 2014-2017 A recently made 5-6-stringed item. Observed during a performance at FATMA festival (Mamoudzou, Mahore) on apr 2014. Owned by the troupe “BAINA & THembo Mimbé”. The lute is possibly a vague copy of the gabusi by PAPA LAMOUR (Mjamawe / Nzuani Isl). Monoxyle construction..,Soundboard is made of a goat skin, but the soundhole is a free space between soundboardand fingerboard. The square-shaped pegbox is made of wooden board, much in the style of ITEM 503, 504. (picture Youtube) Diam. Di = 150 mm Lm= 58 mm

Le = 900 mm Pi= 120 mm

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Item n°:

548

Gabusi (Kaweni, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : TBD

Owner : Baina (Kaweni)

3 of 3

Name : Gabusi, Kaweni, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : observed 2014-2017

A recent item. Observed during a performance at FATMA festival (Mamoudzou, Mahore) on apr 2014. Owned by the troupe “BAINA & THembo Mimbé”. The lute is possibly a vague copy of the gabusi by PAPA LAMOUR (Mjamawe / Nzuani Isl). Monoxyle const-ruction..,Soundboard is made of a goat skin, but the soundhole is a free space between soundboardand fingerboard. The square-shaped pegbox is made of wooden board, much in the style of ITEM 503, 504. Illustration by Mayotte actualités

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Item n°:

503, 504

GAMBUSI CONSTRUCTION

BY

“BWAKELO”, ONGOJOU, TSARARANO (S-E MAHORE ISL)

Name : Gabusi, Trevani?, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : early 2000’s

Possibly the rawest constructions found ever in Gambus family. This production was formerly the exclusive query and work of the singer Toumbo Ismaël « LANGA » (picture below, left) himself from the 1980’s. “LANGA” was based in Tsararano. Since he got definitely blind in the 80 s, his percussionist « BWAKELO », from Ongojow, copied his instruments. Production didn’t exceed 10 items (see item 516), basically feat 3 strings, except item 503 (5 strings). The rough construction is some kind of crossover of the malagasy mandoliny and the comorian gabusi. The tall body carved out of a porous wood, possibly coco tree. It can be classified in the bowl shape box sub category, same as items 203, 516, 223 and 525. LANGA used to paint the body, for waterproofness purpose. Indeed, this features the hollowed neck, as per the Qanbus Family. The pegbox is an outstanding parallelepiedic structure. The skin of the soundboard is bent , as screws are attaching t to the soundox frame. String tuning is Do-Mi-Sol. Era : 1990’s Diam. Di = 150 mm Le = 900 mm Lm= 58 mm Pi= 120 mm

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Item n°:

503, 504

GAMBUSI CONSTRUCTION

BY

“BWAKELO” IN ONGOJOU, TSARARANO (S-E MAHORE ISL)

Name : Gabusi, Trevani?, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : early 2000’s

ITEM503: wooden structure of the pegbox

ITEM503: wooden structure of the pegbox

ITEM503: wooden structure of the pegbox

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Item n°:

503 504

GAMBUSI CONSTRUCTION

BY

“BWAKELO” IN ONGOJOU, TSARARANO (S-E MAHORE ISL)

Name : Gabusi, Trevani?, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : early 2000’s

ITEM 503 owned by Mmadi OUSSENI , Tsararano, Mahore

ITEM 504 owned by Pierre D HEROUVILLE

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Item n°:

Name : Gabusi, Tsoundzou,

516a& b

GAMBUSI CONSTRUCTIONS

BY

MWALI MIGRANTS IN MAHORE ISL

Age / Year : early 2000’s ITEMS 516 a & b: these items were observed in Mahore Isl circa 2007 as private’s items. In spite of the smaller scale, the similarity with BWAKELO’s constructions - Item 503-504 - is confuzing: - Round-shaped soundbox, massive peg-box, straight-shaped, hollow neck: very different comparing harmonious shapes, Domoni (item 201) - 3 strings only ITEM 516a&b The maker is actually a lutemaker from Mwali isl, now resident in Tsoundzou2 , Mahore under guidance of Commandant BOINA, a mwali resident in Passamainty, Mahore. Same “Mwali’s” raw style as items 516, 218, 524.

Diamètre Di = 155 mm Le = 735 mm Lm= env 58 mm Pi= 120 mm

ITEM 516b

ITEM 516a: dimensions by CRONIER

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Item n°:

522a

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : Commandant BOINA

Owner : Commandant BOINA

Name : Gabusi, Passamainty, Mahore, french Comoro

Age / Year : ca 2007 Considering alternate production Mwali island (Comoros), ITEM 522a is an amazing lute observed in Mahore Isl among the mwali migrants. In spite of the smaller scale, the similarity with BWAKELO’s constructions - Item 504 - is high as well: - Round-shaped soundbox, - A straight-shaped, 5 strings, hollowed neck: very different comparing harmonious shapes, Domoni (item 201), except 5 strings and peg box. The pegbox is decorated with the autonomist symbols of the Nzuani / Anjouan Isl secession (2006-2008). Owner is mwali born maker Commandant Boina (see item 516), now living in Passamainty , Mahore isl. Illustration by Horizon Austral presse , 2010 Diamètre Di = 155 mm Le = 735 mm Lm= env 58 mm Pi= 120 mm

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Item n°:

522a

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : Commandant BOINA

Owner : Commandant BOINA

Name : Gabusi, Passamainty, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : ca 2007

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Item n°:

522a

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : Commandant BOINA

Owner : Commandant BOINA

Name : Gabusi, Passamainty, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : ca 2007 Considering alternate production Mwali island (Comoros), ITEM 522a is an amazing lute observed in Mahore Isl among the mwali migrants. In spite of the smaller scale, the similarity with BWAKELO’s constructions - Item 504 - is high as well: - Round-shaped soundbox, - A straight-shaped, 5 strings, hollowed neck: very different comparing harmonious shapes, Domoni (item 201), except 5 strings and peg box. The pegbox is decorated with the autonomist symbols of the Nzuani / Anjouan Isl secession (2006-2008). Owner is mwali born maker Commandant Boina (see item 516), now living in Passamainty , Mahore isl. Illustration by Horizon Austral presse , 2010 Diamètre Di = 155 mm Le = 735 mm Lm= env 58 mm Pi= 120 mm

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Item n°:

522a

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : Commandant BOINA

Owner : Commandant BOINA

Name : Passamainty, french Comoro

Gabusi, Mahore,

Age / Year : ca 2015 ITEM 522b is a second copy of ITEM 522a among the mwali migrants in Mahore. Overall, very same characteristics as ITEM 522a, but seems to feature slight differences: --wider sounboard --alternate skin-made resonator So ITEM 522b could be a refurbished, painted variant of ITEM 522a Late video dated 2015 by J-M Barriere showed BOINA’s sosie to imitate its play and clothing with such ITEM 522b…. Diamètre Di = 170 mm Le = 735 mm Lm= env 58 mm Pi= 120 mm

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Item n°:

522b

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : Commandant BOINA

Owner : BOINA’s sosie?

Name : Gabusi, Passamainty, Mahore,

Age / Year : ca 2015 ITEM 522b is a second copy of ITEM 522a among the mwali migrants in Mahore. Overall, very same characteristics as ITEM 522a, but seems to feature slight differences: ---wider sounboard --alternate skin-made resonator So ITEM 522b could be a refurbished, painted variant of ITEM 522a Late video dated 2015 by J-M Barriere showed BOINA’s sosie to imitate its play and clothing with such ITEM 522b…. Diamètre Di = 170 mm Le = 735 mm Lm= env 58 mm Pi= 120 mm

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Item n°:

522b

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : Commandant BOINA

Owner : BOINA’s sosie?

Name : Gabusi, Passamainty, Mahore,

Age / Year : ca 2015 ITEM 522b is a second copy of ITEM 522a among the mwali migrants in Mahore. Overall, very same characteristics as ITEM 522a, but seems to feature slight differences: ---wider sounboard --alternate skin-made resonator So ITEM 522b could be a refurbished, painted variant of ITEM 522a Late video dated 2015 by J-M Barriere showed BOINA’s sosie to imitate its play and clothing with such ITEM 522b…. Diamètre Di = 170 mm Le = 735 mm Lm= env 58 mm Pi= 120 mm

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Item n°:

522b

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : Commandant BOINA

Owner : BOINA’s sosie?

Name : Gabusi, Passamainty, Mahore,

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EARLY PINEAPPLE - SHAPE LUTE CONSTRUCTION

a.k.a. “MTSANGAMOUJI SCHOOL”, N-W MAHORE ISL 27

Item n°:

517 532-3

PINEAPPLE-SHAPE BOXED GABUSI, AS MADE

in

MTSANGAMOUJI (MAHORE ISL)

(1/4)

Name : Gabusi, Mtsangamouji Mahore Isl Age / Year : 1990’s ITEM 517 is iconic of the manufacture pattern from Mtsangamouji, NW Mahore in the 1990’s. The name of the maker is unknown, but the era does match with the rise of the singer / maker Boura MAHIYA (see ITEM 511) in the village. During his field works in the mid-2000’s, Patrice CRONIER named this design trend: “school of Mtsangamouji”. ITEM 517 is a 5 stringed historical collectible made in Msangamuji, at an undefined close period. Fingerboard is made of a flat metal sheet, and this is holed, as the neck is hollowed. Pegbox design is vaguely related to items 512, 513 above. Body shape evokes the design of item 203.

ITEM 517 owned by singer LATHERAL (Acoua, NW Mahore isl) - Courtesy of Patrice CRONIER.

Items 532, 533 (owned Afra Riziki TCHANGA) are 4-5 strigs, presumed from the same maker. Their fingerboard are drilled, wooden boards Diamètre Di = 180 mm Le = 910 mm Lm= 65 mm Pi= 70 mm

ITEM 533 owned by Afra Riziki TCHANGA (Mahore Isl) 28

Item n°:

517 532-3

PINEAPPLE-SHAPE BOXED GABUSI, AS MADE

in

MTSANGAMOUJI (MAHORE ISL)

(2/4)

Name : Gabusi, Mtsangamuji, Mahore isl, Age / Year : 1990’s

ITEM 532 owned by Afra Riziki TCHANGA (Mahore Isl)

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Item n°:

517 532-3

PINEAPPLE-SHAPE BOXED GABUSI, AS MADE

in

MTSANGAMOUJI (MAHORE ISL)

(3/4)

Name : Gabusi, Mtsangamuji, Mahore isl, Age / Year : 1990’s

ITEM 533 owned by singer Afra Riziki TCHANGA” (Mahore Isl)

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Item n°:

517 532-3

PINEAPPLE-SHAPE BOXED GABUSI, AS MADE

in

MTSANGAMOUJI (MAHORE ISL)

(4/4)

Name : Gabusi, Mtsangamuji, Mahore isl, Age / Year : 1990’s ITEM 534 is a 4 stringed collectible, possibly made in Msangamuji, as its design is vaguely reminiscent of item 517, 532, 533. The fingerboard is holed. Pegbox design is vaguely related to items 512, 513 above. Due to the narrow soundbox, accoustics is supposedly low. Body shape evokes the design of item 203. Illustration by Chipanza web blog site.

Diamètre Di = 180 mm Le = 910 mm Lm= 65 mm Pi= 70 mm

ITEM 534: owned by melomaniac CHIPANZA (Mahore Isl)

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Item n°:

540

PINEAPPLE-SHAPE BOXED GABUSI, AS MADE

in

MTSANGAMOUJI (MAHORE ISL)

(1/4)

Name : Gabusi, Mtsangamuji, Mahore isl, Age / Year : 1990’s IITEM 541 is an alternate 4 stringed historical collectible, possibly made in Msangamuji, at an undefined recent era. ( see ITEMs 517, 532, 533), but body shape acc. ITEM 203. The dark, wider fingerboard is holed, as the neck is hollowed. Pegbox design cant be confirmed acc. the photo. The playing style of the owner BAB MAYANGA is very close to RAGNAO DZOBY band ( Chiconi-Sohoa) & possibly he was a former member and as HASANI’s substitute in there. This lute can be more or less classified in the same pine apple shape box sub category, same as items 203, 504, 223 and 525. (photo CD cover) Diamètre Di = 180 mm Le = 910 mm Lm= 65 mm Pi= 70 mm

ITEM 540: owned by the singer / player BABA MAYANGA (Mtsangamouji?, Mahore Isl)

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Item n°:

540

PINEAPPLE-SHAPE BOXED GABUSI, AS MADE

in

MTSANGAMOUJI (MAHORE ISL)

(2/4)

Name : Gabusi, Mtsangamuji, Mahore isl, Age / Year : 1990’s IITEM 541 is an alternate 4 stringed historical collectible, possibly made in Msangamuji, at an undefined recent era. ( see ITEMs 517, 532, 533), but body shape acc. ITEM 203. The dark, wider fingerboard is holed, as the neck is hollowed. Pegbox design cant be confirmed acc. the photo. The playing style of the owner BAB MAYANGA is very close to RAGNAO DZOBY band ( Chiconi-Sohoa) & possibly he was a former member and as HASANI’s substitute in there. This lute can be more or less classified in the same pine apple shape box sub category, same as items 203, 504, 223 and 525. (photo CD cover) Diamètre Di = 180 mm Le = 910 mm Lm= 65 mm Pi= 70 mm

ITEM 540: owned by the singer / player BABA MAYANGA (Mtsangamouji?, Mahore Isl)

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Item n°:

540

PINEAPPLE-SHAPE BOXED GABUSI, AS MADE

in

MTSANGAMOUJI (MAHORE ISL)

(3/4)

Name : Gabusi, Mtsangamuji, Mahore Age / Year : 1990’s IITEM 541 is an alternate 4 stringed historical collectible, possibly made in Msangamuji, at an undefined recent era. ( see ITEMs 517, 532, 533), but body shape acc. ITEM 203. The dark, wider fingerboard is holed, as the neck is hollowed. Pegbox design cant be confirmed acc. the photo. The playing style of the owner BAB MAYANGA is very close to RAGNAO DZOBY band ( Chiconi-Sohoa) & possibly he was a former member and as HASANI’s substitute in there. This lute can be classified in the same pine apple shape box sub category, same as items 203, 504, 223 and 525. (photo

youtube) Diam. Di = 180 mm Le = 910 mm Lm= 65 mm Pi= 70 mm

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Item n°:

540

PINEAPPLE-SHAPE BOXED GABUSI, AS MADE

in

MTSANGAMOUJI (MAHORE ISL)

(4/4)

Name : Gabusi, Mtsangamuji, Mahore Age / Year : 1990’s IITEM 541 is an alternate 4 stringed historical collectible, possibly made in Msangamuji, at an undefined recent era. ( see ITEMs 517, 532, 533), but body shape acc. ITEM 203. The dark, wider fingerboard is holed, as the neck is hollowed. Pegbox design cant be confirmed acc. the photo. The playing style of the owner BAB MAYANGA is very close to RAGNAO DZOBY band ( Chiconi-Sohoa) & possibly he was a former member and as HASANI’s substitute in there. This lute can be classified in the same pine apple shape box sub category, same as items 203, 504, 223 and 525. (photo

youtube) Diam. Di = 180 mm Le = 910 mm Lm= 65 mm Pi= 70 mm

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Maker SOUNDI VELO a.k.a “DO” CHIRONGUI, MAHORE ISL

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Item n°:

542

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : SOUNDI VELO

Owner : SOUNDI VELO

Name : Gabusi, Passamainty, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : ca 2009

This unidentified ITEM was observed by Patrice CRONIER at’ maker’s shop on 2009 The shape confirms the diversity of the maker’s production: here the lute soundbox is somewhat bowl shaped,, but the bottom of the instrument is ronded, unlike ITEMS 525, 536. Illustration by CRONIER

Patrice

Diamètre Di = about 190 mm Le = about 940 mm Lm= 50 mm Pi=70 mm

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Item n°:

542

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : SOUNDI VELO

Owner : SOUNDI VELO

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : ca 2009

This unidentified ITEM was observed by Patrice CRONIER at’ maker’s shop on 2009 The shape confirms the diversity of the maker’s production: here the lute soundbox is somewhat bowl shaped, but the bottom of the instrument is ronded, unlike ITEMS 525, 536. Illustration by CRONIER

Patrice

Diamètre Di = about 190 mm Le = about 940 mm Lm= 50 mm Pi=70 mm

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Item n°:

525 536

TALL PINEAPPLE-SHAPE BOXED GABUSI

BY

SOUNDI (CHIRONGUI, MAHORE ISL)

(1/2)

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 2010s SOUNDI VELO is a veteror of the BOUHOURY / TROUPE FOLKLORIQUE MAHORAISE of the late 1990’s. He is now a renowned maker and the type is somewhat widespread among followers in Mahore isl. His various constructions are robust and simple. As an artist SOUNDI released a CD in september 2009.

ITEM 525 owned by maker

This design can be classified in the pineapple-shaped box sub category (early production), same as items 203, 504, 505, 516 and 223. According Patrice CRONIER, the neck was sometimes not hollowed. Pegbox design is much reminiscent of a local guitar craft (late 1990’s), by VELO “KATSOLA” , Bandrélé SE Mahore isl.

Diamètre Di = 190 mm Le = 940 mm Lm= 50 mm Pi=70 mm

ITEM 536 owned by Pierre D HEROUVILLE - Courtesy of Patrice CRONIER.

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Item n°:

525, 536

TALL PINEAPPLE-SHAPE BOXED GABUSI

BY

SOUNDI (CHIRONGUI, MAHORE ISL)

(2/2)

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 2010

ITEM 536 pegbox

ITEM 525: bottom appendice

ITEM 536: raw bridge and nails

ITEM 525: bottom appendice

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Item n°:

525 536

TALL PINEAPPLE-SHAPE BOXED GABUSI

BY

SOUNDI (CHIRONGUI, MAHORE ISL)

(3/3)

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 2010s SOUNDI VELO is now a renowned maker and the type is somewhat widespread among followers in Mahore isl. His various constructions are robust and simple. ITEM 505 is much similar with ITEMS 525, 536 and features a smaller pegbox. This is the same pineapple-shaped box sub category (early production), as items 203, 504, 516 and 223. According Patrice CRONIER, the neck was sometimes not hollowed. Pegbox design is much reminiscent of a local guitar craft (late 1990’s), by VELO “KATSOLA” , Bandrélé SE Mahore isl.

Diamètre Di = 190 mm Le = 940 mm Lm= 50 mm Pi=70 mm

ITEM 505 an alternate anonymous ITEM of the same production, lately observed during festival du geste, Chicini, 2013.

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Item n°:

510 520

HATCH FRUIT-SHAPE BOXED GABUSI

BY

SOUNDI (CHIRONGUI, MAHORE ISL)

(1/3)

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 2008 In spite of alternate claims, this ITEM 510 is very similar with production by SOUNDI VELO in the late 2000’s (ITEMS 525, 536): 4 stringed, neck is not hollowed, but tight soundboard skin suggest the instrument to sound loud indeed. According to Patrice CRONIER, ITEM 510 was claimed as made in Madagascar by the owner. ITEM 520 (see photos page 3) was the favorite of the maker for a while, then was fiven to Patrice CRONIER. With this later ITEM, SOUNDI possibly reached the maker’s top level. The soundbox is deep and some area are covered with metal sheets.

Diamètre Di = 190 mm Le = 940 mm Lm= 50 mm Pi=70 mm

ITEM 510 originally owned by singer LATERAL. Observed then with singer JIMMY on 2012

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Item n°:

510 520

HATCH FRUIT-SHAPE BOXED GABUSI

BY

SOUNDI (CHIRONGUI, MAHORE ISL)

(2/3)

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : early 2008

ITEM510, as introduced by JIMMY at RADIO MAYOTTE on year 2012

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Item n°:

547

Gabusi (Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : SOUNDI VELO?

Owner : SOUBIra Attoumane (Mwali Isl)

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 2014 This unidentified lGabusi was observed during a concert in Marseille, March 2014

ITEM 547 owned by the artist SOUBIRA ATTOMANE « SOUBI » (Mwali Isl)

According to the the side view: the lute is 4 strings, the peghead shape, the less deep soundbox & its pineapple-like shape: every details suggest this might be actually a construction by SOUNDI VELO. The pegs are possibly sourced from a violoncelle. This design can be classified in the pineapple-shaped box sub category (early production), same a s items 203, 504, 516 and 223. The neck is possibly not hollowed. Here shown with microphones. Photo by Yvon Ambrosi

Diamètre Di = 190 mm Le = 940 mm Lm= 50 mm Pi=70 mm

ITEM 547 owned by the artist SOUBIRA ATTOMANE « SOUBI » (Mwali Isl)

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Item n°:

501

DELTA-SHAPE BOXED GABUSI

BY

SOUNDI (CHIRONGUI, MAHORE ISL)

(1/3)

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 2008 The ITEM 501 is a recently made 6-stringed item, as observed in Boueni (S-W Mahore Isl) According various former observations, ITEM 501 might have been made by SOUNDI VELO. The soundbox is triangle shaped, i.e. a vague shape of a malagasyan kabosy. Actually, some former pictures of such Delta boxed lutes were seen at SOUNDI’s shops circa 2008).. The neck seems to be hollowed indeed. The soundboard is wood made, that is a rare feature in Mahore isl..

Deeper observations showing: -

-

pegbox is same as alternate SOUNDI’s productions Box shaped is actually hatched at the root level of the neck

Sadly, SOUNDI VELO (19752015) passed away in a car crash in Fall 2015. Diamètre Di = 175 ? mm Le = 710 ? mm Lm= 45 ? mm Pi= 85? mm ITEM 501 owned by player HUSEINI (Boueni, S-W Mahore Isl) - Illustration youtube -

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Item n°:

501

DELTA-SHAPE BOXED GABUSI

BY

SOUNDI (CHIRONGUI, MAHORE ISL)

(2/3)

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 2008 The ITEM 501 is a recently made 6-stringed item, as observed in Boueni (S-W Mahore Isl) According various former observations, ITEM 501 might have been made by SOUNDI VELO. The soundbox is triangle shaped, i.e. a vague shape of a malagasyan kabosy. Actually, some former pictures of such Delta boxed lutes were seen at SOUNDI’s shops circa 2008).. The neck seems to be hollowed indeed. The soundboard is wood made, that is a rare feature in Mahore isl.. Deeper observations showing -

-

pegbox is same as alternate SOUNDI’s productions Box shaped is actually hatched at the root level of the neck

Sadly, SOUNDI VELO (19752015) passed away in a car crash in Fall 2015. Diamètre Di = 175 ? mm Le = 710 ? mm Lm= 45 ? mm Pi= 85? mm

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Item n°:

553

DELTA-SHAPE BOXED GABUSI

BY

SOUNDI ? (CHIRONGUI, MAHORE ISL)

(3/3)

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : observed 2017 The ITEM 553 is a recently made 4-stringed item, as observed in Chirongui (S-W Mahore Isl) According various former observations, ITEM 553 might eventually have been made by SOUNDI VELO. The soundbox is triangle shaped, i.e. a vague shape of a malagasyan kabosy. Actually, some former pictures of such Delta boxed lutes were seen at SOUNDI’s shops circa 2008). The neck seems to be hollowed indeed. The soundboard is skin covered, that is a rare feature in Mahore isl.. Deeper observations showing: -

-

pegbox is same as alternate COLO HASSANI’s productions, unlike ITEM 501. Box shaped is actually hatched at the root level of the neck

Sadly, SOUNDI VELO (19752015) passed away in a car crash in Fall 2015. Diamètre Di = 175 ? mm Le = 710 ? mm Lm= 45 ? mm Pi= 85? mm

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Item n°:

544

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : SOUNDI VELO

Owner : SOUNDI VELO

1 of2

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 2011 This is a unique ITEM made by maker for his own stage use. The lute soubndbox features roughly the same size and rectangle shape as a Malagasy kabosy guitar, but for the rest, ITEM 544 is very similar with production by SOUNDI VELO in the late 2000’s (ITEMS 525, 536): 4 stringed, neck is possibly not hollowed, but tight soundboard skin suggest the instrument to sound loud indeed.

As a substitute of ITEM 520, ITEM 544 beacme the favorite of the maker. The soundbox is deep and some area are covered with metal sheets. Sadly, SOUNDI VELO (19752015) passed away in a car crash in september 2015. Width Di = about 190 mm Le = 940 mm Lm= 50 mm Pi=70 mm

ITEM 544 : owned by maker SOUNDI VELO, since he gave CRONIER his favorite lute (ITEM 520) 48

Item n°:

544

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : SOUNDI VELO

Owner : SOUNDI VELO

2of2

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 2011 This is a unique ITEM made by maker for his own stage use. The lute soubndbox features roughly the same size and rectangle shape as a Malagasy kabosy guitar, but for the rest, ITEM 544 is very similar with production by SOUNDI VELO in the late 2000’s (ITEMS 525, 536): 4 stringed, neck is possibly not hollowed, but tight soundboard skin suggest the instrument to sound loud indeed.

As a substitute of ITEM 520, ITEM 544 beacme the favorite of the maker. The soundbox is deep and some area are covered with metal sheets. Sadly, SOUNDI VELO (1975-2015) passed away in a car crash in september 2015.

Width Di = about 190 mm Le = 940 mm Lm= 50 mm Pi=70 mm

ITEM 544 : owned by maker SOUNDI VELO, since he gave CRONIER his favorite lute (ITEM 520) 49

Item n°:

550

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : SOUNDI VELO

Owner : SOUNDI VELO

1 of 2

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 2015 Possibly the largest instrument ever made by SOUNDI: This is a unique ITEM made by maker for his own stage use. This I seems to be the ultimate, extended evolution of ITEM 544, but feat. 6 guitar pegs instead of pen-like keys. The lute soubndbox seems to be an enlarged variant of ITEM 544, but for the rest, ITEM 550 is very similar with production by SOUNDI VELO in the late 2000’s (ITEMS 525, 536): 6 stringed, neck is possibly not hollowed, but tight soundboard skin suggest the instrument to sound loud indeed. As a substitute of ITEM 550, ITEM 544 became the favorite of the maker. The soundbox is deep and some area are covered with metal sheets. Sadly, SOUNDI VELO (1975-2015) passed away in a car crash in september 2015.

Width Di = about 230 mm Le = 940 mm Lm= 50 mm Pi=70 mm [photo: Milatseka festival, Chiconi, summer 2014]

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Item n°:

550

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : SOUNDI VELO

Owner : SOUNDI VELO

2 of 2

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 2015 Possibly the largest instrument ever made by SOUNDI: This is a unique ITEM made by maker for his own stage use. This I seems to be the ultimate, extended evolution of ITEM 544, but feat. 6 guitar pegs instead of pen-like keys. The lute soubndbox seems to be an enlarged variant of ITEM 544, but for the rest, ITEM 550 is very similar with production by SOUNDI VELO in the late 2000’s (ITEMS 525, 536): 6 stringed, neck is possibly not hollowed, but tight soundboard skin suggest the instrument to sound loud indeed. As a substitute of ITEM 550, ITEM 544 became the favorite of the maker. The soundbox is deep and some area are covered with metal sheets. Sadly, SOUNDI VELO (19752015) passed away in a car crash in Fall 2015.

Width Di = about 230 mm Le = 940 mm Lm= 50 mm Pi=70 mm [photo: Dzendze Ya Shitsuva festival, Pamandzi, 2015]

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Item n°:

551a

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : SOUNDI VELO

Owner : DEL ZID

1 of 5

Name : Gabusi, french Comoro

Chirongui,

Mahore,

Age / Year : 2015 This I seems to be another evolution (or a customization) of ITEM 544 made by SOUNDI, feat. 4 guitar pegs instead of pen-like keys. Peghead shape and location of the holes in the soundboard are very same as ITEM 544 , which might prove the lute to have been directly customized from this ITEM. The lute soubndbox seems to be 4 string variant of ITEM 544, but for the rest, ITEM 551 is very similar with production by SOUNDI VELO in the late 2000’s (ITEMS 525, 536): 4 stringed, neck is possibly not hollowed, but tight soundboard skin suggest the instrument to sound loud indeed. The lute was first shown during the showcases for the album “Samby Manigny“ by artist DEL ZID, Mahore Isl., spring 2015 Sadly, maker SOUNDI VELO (19752015) passed away in a car crash in Fall 2015.

Width Di = about 190 mm Le = 940 mm Lm= 50 mm Pi=70 mm [photo: Youtube, summer 2015]

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Item n°:

551a

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : SOUNDI VELO

Owner : DEL ZID

2 of 5

Name : Gabusi, french Comoro

Chirongui,

Mahore,

Age / Year : 2015 This I seems to be another evolution (or a customization) of ITEM 544 made by SOUNDI, feat. 4 guitar pegs instead of pen-like keys. Peghead shape and location of the holes in the soundboard are very same as ITEM 544 , which might prove the lute to have been directly customized from this ITEM. The lute soubndbox seems to be 4 string variant of ITEM 544, but for the rest, ITEM 551 is very similar with production by SOUNDI VELO in the late 2000’s (ITEMS 525, 536): 4 stringed, neck is possibly not hollowed, but tight soundboard skin suggest the instrument to sound loud indeed. The lute was first shown during the showcases for the album “Samby Manigny“ by artist DEL ZID, Mahore Isl., spring 2015 Sadly, maker SOUNDI VELO (19752015) passed away in a car crash in September 2015.

Width Di = about 190 mm Le = 940 mm Lm= 50 mm Pi=70 mm [photo: Youtube, summer 2015]

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Item n°:

551b

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : SOUNDI VELO

Owner : DEL ZID

3 of 5

Name : Gabusi, french Comoro

Chirongui,

Mahore,

Age / Year : 2015 This I seems to be another evolution (or a customization) of ITEM 544 made by SOUNDI, feat. 4 guitar pegs instead of pen-like keys. Peghead shape and location of the holes in the soundboard are very same as ITEM 544 , which might prove the lute to have been directly customized from this ITEM. The lute soubndbox seems to be 4 string variant of ITEM 544, but for the rest, ITEM 551 is very similar with production by SOUNDI VELO in the late 2000’s (ITEMS 525, 536): 4 stringed, neck is possibly not hollowed, but tight soundboard skin suggest the instrument to sound loud indeed. The lute was first shown during the showcases for the album “Samby Manigny“ by artist DEL ZID, Mahore Isl., spring 2015 Sadly, maker SOUNDI VELO (19752015) passed away in a car crash in September 2015. Width Di = about 190 mm Le = 940 mm Lm= 50 mm Pi=70 mm [photo: Youtube, summer 2015]

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Item n°:

551b

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : SOUNDI VELO

Owner : DEL ZID

4 of 5

Name : Gabusi, french Comoro

Chirongui,

Mahore,

Age / Year : 2015 Another evolution (or a customization) of ITEM 544 made by SOUNDI, feat. 4 guitar pegs instead of pen-like keys. Peghead shape and location of the holes in the soundboard are very same as ITEM 544 , which might prove the lute to have been directly customized from this ITEM. For the rest, ITEM 551 is very similar with production by SOUNDI VELO in the late 2000’s (ITEMS 525, 536): 4 stringed, neck is possibly not hollowed, but tight soundboard skin suggest the instrument to sound loud indeed. The lute was first shown during the showcases for the album “Samby Manigny“ by artist DEL ZID, Mahore Isl., spring 2015. Sadly, maker SOUNDI VELO (1975-2015) passed away in a car crash in Fall 2015. Width Di = about 190 mm Le = 940 mm Lm= 50 mm Pi=70 mm [photo: Milatsika 2016]

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Item n°:

551b

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : SOUNDI VELO

Owner : DEL ZID

5 of 5

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 2015 Another evolution (or a customization) of ITEM 544 made by SOUNDI, feat. 4 guitar pegs instead of pen-like keys. Peghead shape and location of the holes in the soundboard are very same as ITEM 544 , which might prove the lute to have been directly customized from this ITEM. For the rest, ITEM 551 is very similar with production by SOUNDI VELO in the late 2000’s (ITEMS 525, 536): 4 stringed, neck is possibly not hollowed, but tight soundboard skin suggest the instrument to sound loud indeed. The lute was first shown during the showcases for the album “Samby Manigny“ by artist DEL ZID, Mahore Isl., spring 2015. Sadly, maker SOUNDI VELO (1975-2015) passed away in a car crash in Fall 2015. Width Di = about 190 mm Le = 940 mm Lm= 50 mm Pi=70 mm [photo: Milatsika 2016]

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Item n°:

545

TWIN NECK GABUSI

BY

SOUNDI (CHIRONGUI, MAHORE ISL)

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro

1 of 2

Age / Year : 2010 The ITEM 545 was an initiative of the maker , as he undertook for himself in 2009-2010. In this regard, this cant be held as a representative pattern, but an experimentation. ITEM 545 actually was a double neck variant of ITEM 510. This featured every same details as that later production type. The neck was possibly not hollowed out. The soundbox was carved out a sole wooden piece, but soundboard consisted in a wide skin. For strengtness purpose, a wall was possibly needed inside the soundbox -

pegbox are same as alternate SOUNDI’s productions Box shape is actually hatched at the root level of the neck

Faceing the interest of player Patrice CRONIER, SOUNDI was ordered a second item, but its construction faced several problem of cracks. Sadly, maker SOUNDI VELO (19752015) passed away in a car crash in September 2015.

Diamètre Di = about 300 mm Le = 940 mm Lm= 50 mm Pi=70 mm

ITEM 501 owned by player SOUNDI VELO (Chirongui, S-W Mahore Isl) , here played by Patrice CRONIER-

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Item n°:

545

TWIN NECK GABUSI

BY

SOUNDI (CHIRONGUI, MAHORE ISL)

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro

2 of 2

Age / Year : 2010 The ITEM 545 was an initiative of the maker , as he undertook for himself in 2009-2010. In this regard, this cant be held as a representative pattern, but an experimentation. ITEM 545 actually was a double neck variant of ITEM 510. This featured every same details as that later production type. The neck was possibly not hollowed out. The soundbox was carved out a sole wooden piece, but soundboard consisted in a wide skin. For strengtness purpose, a wall was possibly needed inside the soundbox -

pegbox are same as alternate SOUNDI’s productions Box shape is actually hatched at the root level of the neck

Faceing the interest of player Patrice CRONIER, SOUNDI was ordered a second item, but its construction faced several problem of cracks. Sadly, maker SOUNDI VELO (19752015) passed away in a car crash in September 2015.

Diamètre Di = about 300 mm Le = 940 mm Lm= 50 mm Pi=70 mm

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Item n°:

548

Gabusi (, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : SOUNDI VELO??

Owner :Jean WELLERS

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 2014 The ITEM 548 was an an order for Jean WELLERS, a jazz bass player, and incidentally a sideplayer with MAALESH (Grande Comoro). Following the previous experiment by SOUNDI, this item was customized on similar base as ITEM 545. This was made, either by SOUNDI or HASSANI, but deeply customized then. The neck was possibly not hollowed out. The soundbox was carved out a sole wooden piece, but soundboard consisted in a wide skin.

For strengtness purpose, a wall was possibly needed inside the soundbox - Neck and pegbox have been replaced with an ebony like fingerboard. - Box shape is actually hatched at the root level of the neck Faceing the interest of player Patrice CRONIER, SOUNDI was ordered a second item, but its construction faced several problem of cracks. Sadly, maker SOUNDI VELO (1975-2015) passed away in a car crash in September 2015. Diamètre Di = about 300 mm Le = 940 mm Lm= 50 mm Pi=70 mm

ITEM 548 owned by player Jean WELLERS-

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Item n°:

543…

TOY - LUTES

BY

MWARABOU VELO a.k.a. “KATSOLA” (BANDRELE, MAHORE ISL)

(1/2)

Name : Gabusi, Bandrélé Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 1999-2003 That ITEM 543 is. a 6-stringed lute, was found by Pierre D HEROUVILLE, in Mamoudzou (Mahoré) on Fall 1999. The lute is carved out of a pale, porous wood. The soundboard was made of another porous processed wood. Off course ethe necjk was not hollowed out. The pegbox shape is supposed to have brought a signicant influence on SOUNDI VELO’s production. The instrument was sold as a souvenir item. Owner added 2 more strings and pegs.

(pictures by owner ) Diam. Di 155 mm Le = 75 mm Lm= 40 mm Pi= 50 mm E22= ?? mm

ITEM 54T 60

Item n°:

543…

TOY - LUTES

BY

MWARABOU VELO a.k.a. “KATSOLA” (BANDRELE, MAHORE ISL)

(2/2)

Name : Gabusi, Bandrélé Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 1999-2003 That ITEM 543 is. a 6-stringed lute, was found by Pierre D HEROUVILLE, in Mamoudzou (Mahoré) on Fall 1999. The lute is carved out of a pale, porous wood. The soundboard was made of another porous processed wood. Off course ethe necjk was not hollowed out. The pegbox shape is supposed to have brought a signicant influence on SOUNDI VELO’s production. The instrument was sold as a souvenir item. Owner added 2 more strings and pegs. The maker, amazingly nicknamed “KA TSO LA” ( “can’t bite (longer) “) in his old age, was the least maker found for former instruments such as dzendze shitduva / dzendze kasingui. (pictures by owner ) Diam. Di 155 mm Le = 75 mm Lm= 40 mm Pi= 50 mm E22= ?? mm

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Item n°:

537

Gabusi ( Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : Husein HANGAYA(Chiconi)

Owner : P. D HEROUVILLE

Name : Gabusi, Chiconi Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 1999 ITEM 537 The most ancient design almost hit Mahore island. This tiny type was ordered vy owner Pierre D’HEROUVILLE in Chiconi (Mahoré) on summer 1999. At that time, maker Husein HANGAYA was very old and exhausted. Construction of these two items took about 1 month. ITEM 538 is very similar with item 537. Neck is not hollowed, so the fingerboard is actually made of the plain wood of the whole neck.This and soundbox are carved out of a a sole piece of pale, porous wood. The tense of the thick skin is low. Tiny pencil shaped pegs. Observed in an handicraft exhibition in La Reunion Isl. (unknown web source) Illustration by owner

Diam. Di = 90 mm env Le = 800 mm env Lm= 40 mm env Pi= 80 mm env

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Item n°:

538

Name :

Gabusi ( Mahore/ Mayotte Isl) Réunion)

Lute maker : Husein HANGAYA? (Chiconi)

Gabusi,

Chiconi?

Owner : migrant (La Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : ca 2008

ITEM 538 The most ancient design almost hit Mahore island. ITEM 538 is very similar with item 537. Neck possibly slightly longer. Neck is not hollowed. Tiny pencil shaped pegs. Observed in an handicraft exhibition in La Reunion Isl. (unknown web source)

Illustration by webblog

Diam. Di = 90 mm env Le = 800 mm env Lm= 40 mm env Pi= 80 mm env

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Item n°:

502

Gabusi (Trevani? Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : unknown

Owner : LINIBWE (Trevani?)

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Name : Gabusi, Trevani?, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : early 2000’s Observations : an unseen item, by a rare traditional rumbu player from Mahore Isl. The artist is locally famous but his public performances are rare (he is seated for all of them), neither any CD, nor tour. His plucking style is vaguely similar with Boinariziki’s, from Mwali Isl. Comparing to usual design in Mahore, the lute seems to be astoundingly refined. Possibly this was made acc. alternate standards, such as Domoni’ s or Mwali. The odd pegbox seems to be done from a guitar pegs & head, but shaped then, something like a flat profile of Madagascar Isl map. (source Victor Randrianary) Diam. Di = 150 mm env Le = 830 mm env Lm= 40 mm env Pi= 100 mm env

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Item n°:

502

Gabusi (Trevani? Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : unknown

Owner : LINIBWE (Trevani?)

1 of 2

Name : Gabusi, Trevani?, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : early 2000’s

Observations : an unseen item, by a rare traditional rumbu player from Mahore Isl. The artist is locally famous but his public performances are rare (he is seated for all of them), neither any CD, nor tour. His plucking style is vaguely similar with Boinariziki’s, from Mwali Isl. Comparing to usual design in Mahore, the lute seems to be astoundingly refined. Possibly this was made acc. alternate standards, such as Domoni’ s or Mwali. The odd pegbox seems to be done from a guitar pegs & head, but shaped then, something like a flat profile of Madagascar Isl map. (source Youtube) Diam. Di = 150 mm env Le = 830 mm env Lm= 40 mm env Pi= 100 mm env

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Item n°:

511

Gabusi (Mtsangamuji, Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : unknown

Owner : Boura MAHIYA (Mtsangamuji)

Name : Gabusi, Mtsangamuji Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : early 2000’s Soundox design suggests the 4 stringed instrument may have sound quite loud. Malagasy speakers of Msangamouji villages are famous for their original crafts. As items 504 & 209 : peg box is made of additional nailed boards. Illustration : Composer / Singer Boura MAHIYA, passed away tragically in 2003 in a car accident, reportedly in the crossroad he used to sing about (« Carrefour Chirongui », SE Mahore ). (photo : footage by Marc MOPTY, 1998) Diamètre Di = Le = mm Lm= mm Pi= mm

mm

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Item n°:

506

Gabusi (Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : unknown

Owner : Chyeb a.k.a. “MTSOUNGA”

Name : Gabusi, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 2014 This late, 5 strings ITEM is unseen and the origin hasn’t been traced properly. This ITEM is owned by a young enthusiast from Mahore, likely living in France mainland. The rough shape of the pegbox cant be linked with any comorian maker, but seems to be carved in one piece (pine wood?), indeed. The condition of the fingerboard and neck are unclear: they are unlikely hollowed, seem so. The soundboard aspect is an odd feature: the nail head locations suggest the cover to be actually made of a roughly sized, pale wooden board, A highly rare option. Constructions details (soundboard, yellow nylon strings, cylindrical peg bodies) might be caused by an alternate origin, i.e. Mwali? or a later amateurist construction when in Europe. Unclear. Width Di = about 200 mm Le = about 900 mm Lm= about 50 mm Pi= about 70 mm

ITEM 506 : owned by a young enthusiast, named Chyeb a.k.a “ MTSOUNGA”

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Item n°:

519

Gabusi (Dembeni? Mahore/ Mayotte Isl)

Lute maker : unknown

Owner : BACO (Dembeni)

Name : Gabusi, Dembeni?, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : early 2000’s Observations : This unseen item is one of several lutes owned by the famous artist BACO a.k.a. “BOB CHIDOU”, born in Bandrélé (Mahoré). Now living in France mainland, the artist is well known for his adaptation of the instrument in Reggae/ Ngoma music. 5 stringed instrument. A sharp shaped lute. The overall shape and design suggests this one to be be likely an early production by Colo Hasani (Chiconi). (source youtube) Diam. Di = 200 mm env Le = 830 mm env Lm= 40 mm env Pi= 100 mm env

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Maker Colo HASSANI CHICONI, MAHORE ISL 69

Item n°:

513 514

EARLY, NARROW TYPE

BY

COLO HASANI, IN CHICONI (W. MAHORE ISL)

(1/2)

Name : Gabusi, Chiconi, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 1990’s This production was observed in the 1990’s. Narrow box and pegbox shape of TCHO’s lute (ITEM 513) are representative of the early period by HASSANI (late 1990’s). ITEM 513: This lute made the legend. A 6-stringed lute belongs to the player TCHO, nowadays a side player of the singer LATHERAL. This virtuoso was famous in the 1990’s as the lead player of the Ali MADI’s BOUHOURY (« TROUPE FOLKLORIQUE MAHORAISE») ensemble. The lute is amplified with electrical guitar –like microphones (see detail photo). Bottom tail appendix is deleted on every constructions by HASSANI. Wood : supposedly mango tree (pictures www.latheral976.fr )

Diamètre Di < 195 mm Le = 795 mm Lm= 45 mm Pi= 60 mm E22= 35 mm ITEM 513 (NARROW)

was owned by the virtuoso « TCHO » (Mzouazia, Mahore Isl)

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Item n°:

513, 514

EARLY, NARROW TYPE

BY

COLO HASANI, IN CHICONI (W. MAHORE ISL)

(2/2)

Name : Gabusi, Mahore,

Chiconi,

Age / Year : 1990’s ITEM 514 This 6-stringed lute features the exact, elegant ratio and shape of gabusi lutes from Domoni, Nzuani island (item 201). Pegbox shape and narrow skin boarded lute is somewhat representative of the early period by HASSANI (late 1990’s). He might be the maker. ITEM514 features as well rigid plastic pegs of a guitar, exactly same as the former gabusi lute of BACO a.k.a. « Bob Chidou ». In the early 2000’s, JIMMY was formerly a side player of LATHERAL and RAGNAO DZOBY troupe (Sohoa).. See item 526. Bottom tail appendix is deleted on every constructions by HASSANI. Wood supposedly mango tree. Diamètre Di < 195 mm Le = 795 mm Lm= 45 mm Pi= 60 mm E22= 35 mm

ITEM 514 (NARROW) was owned by the musician “JIMMY” (Mzouazia, Mahore Isl) a friend of the lutemaker

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Item n°:

539

Gabusi (Chiconi?, Mahore Isl)

Lute maker : Colo HASANI???

Owner : GAMA (Mahoré Isl)

1of3

Name : Gabusi, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : mid 2000’s That ITEM 539, a 6-stringed lute , belongs to the player GAMA, a mahore migrant now living in Lorraine, France mainland. The lute is amplified with electrical guitar –like microphones. Shape of the pegbox suggests the maker might be Colo HASSANI , but the pegbox head slightly reminiscent of the Domoni Production, Nzuani Isl. Such narrow skin boarded lute is representative of the early period by HASSANI (late 1990’s). (pictures Daman studio ) Diam. Di < 195 mm Le = 795 mm Lm= 45 mm Pi= 60 mm E22= 35 mm

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Item n°:

539

Gabusi (Chiconi?, Mahore Isl)

Lute maker : Colo HASANI???

Owner : GAMA (Mahoré Isl)

2of3

Name : Gabusi, Mahore, french Comoro

Age / Year : mid 2000’s That ITEM 539, a 6-stringed lute , belongs to the player GAMA, a mahore migrant now living in Lorraine, France mainland. The lute is amplified with electrical guitar –like microphones. Shape of the pegbox suggests the maker might be Colo HASSANI , but the pegbox head slightly reminiscent of the Domoni Production, Nzuani Isl. Such narrow skin boarded lute is representative of the early period by HASSANI (late 1990’s). (pictures Daman studio ) Diam. Di < 195 mm Le = 795 mm Lm= 45 mm Pi= 60 mm E22= 35 mm

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Item n°:

539

Gabusi (Chiconi?, Mahore Isl)

Lute maker : Colo HASANI???

Owner : GAMA (Mahoré Isl)

3of3

Name : Gabusi, Mahore, french Comoro

Age / Year : mid 2000’s That ITEM 539, a 6-stringed lute , belongs to the player GAMA, a mahore migrant now living in Lorraine, France mainland. The lute is amplified with electrical guitar –like microphones. Shape of the pegbox suggests the maker might be Colo HASSANI , but the pegbox head slightly reminiscent of the Domoni Production, Nzuani Isl. Such narrow skin boarded lute is representative of the early period by HASSANI (late 1990’s). (pictures Daman studio ) Diam. Di < 195 mm Le = 795 mm Lm= 45 mm Pi= 60 mm E22= 35 mm

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Item n°:

509, 512..

LATE, “WIDE” TYPE

BY

COLO HASANI (CHICONI, MAHORE ISL)

(1/6)

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : mid 2000’s The large skin boarded lute is representative of the late period by HASSANI (2010). . The 6-stringed lute is carved out of mulandrema tree wood with chain saw. Illustrations suggest board skin grade is goat. Body depth make #512, and even #526, 531 much louder than item #504. The whole shape and size suggest similarity with Item #306 and 511. Usual tuning is: Do-FaLa(2)-Do(2). Pegbox is unexpectedly thin and unusually 1 row-shaped. Maker Colo HASSANI was locally famous in the early 2000’s as a backsider instrumentalist ( Nzenze zither) of singers DEL(ZID), LATHERAL and RAGNAO DZOBY troupe (Sohoa). He reportedly makes some out of mango tree wood too. Some customer order guitar pegs variant (ITEM 507, 535, 526). Bottom tail appendix is deleted on every constructions by HASSANI. Diamètre Di > 195 mm Le = 795 mm Lm= 45 mm Pi > 60 mm E22= 35 mm

ITEM 512 (WIDE): owned by Patrice CRONIER 75

Item n°:

509, 512

LATE, “WIDE” TYPE

BY

COLO HASANI (CHICONI, MAHORE ISL)

(2/6)

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : mid 2000’s

ITEM 512, P. CRONIER

ITEM 515 singer Madi OUSSENI “PUTU”, Tsararano

ITEM 54x: PETIT KLAN, Chiconi, Mahoré, 2015

ITEM 522: singer COMMANDAN BOINA, Passamainty

ITEM 549b: TAHAN, Mahore 76

Item n°:

509, 512..

LATE, “WIDE” TYPE

BY

COLO HASANI (CHICONI, MAHORE ISL)

(3/6)

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : mid 2000’s The large skin boarded lute is representative of the late period by HASSANI (2010). . ITEM 549 (“Comité du Tourisme exhibition”): illustrations suggest board skin grade is goat, when ITEM 508 (Gabusi Café) might be made of a pale cattle skin. Body depth make #512, and even #526, 531 much louder than item #504. The whole shape and size suggest similarity with Item #306 and 511. Usual tuning is: Do-FaLa(2)-Do(2). Some customer order guitar pegs variant (ITEM 507, 535, 526). Bottom tail appendix is deleted on every constructions by HASSANI. Diamètre Di > 195 mm Le = 795 mm Lm= 45 mm Pi > 60 mm E22= 35 mm

Top : ITEM 508 (Gabusi Café, Ouangani),

Bottom : ITEM 549 ( COMITE DU TOURISME, Mamoudzou), Mahore

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Item n°:

509, 512..

LATE, “WIDE” TYPE

BY

COLO HASANI (CHICONI, MAHORE ISL)

(4/6)

Name : Gabusi, Mahore,

Chiconi,

Age / Year : 2014

ITEM played by KOMO & TANIMAROSA band

Possibly dating from the mid 2010’s, the 6-stringed ITEM 507 is a late development of ITEM 513, 514. Its style (pegbox, soundboard) embodies latest progress in design by the maker HASSANI (early 2000’s). Notice the tiny sound outlet on the soundboard. Like ITEM 513 & 514, ITEM 507 may feature rigid plastic pegs of a guitar, exactly same as the former gabusi lute of BACO a.k.a. « Bob Chidou ». In the early 2000’s, The instrument was played during Milatsika festival in Chiconi (Mahore) by a young member of KLAN DEMBA, a ngoma troupe. See item 526. Bottom tail appendix is deleted on every constructions by HASSANI. Wood supposedly mango tree. Diamètre Di < 195 mm Le = 795 mm Lm= 45 mm Pi= 60 mm E22= 35 mm

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Item n°:

509, 512..

LATE, “WIDE” TYPE

BY

COLO HASANI (CHICONI, MAHORE ISL)

(5/6)

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : mid 2000’s The large skin boarded lute is representative of the late period by HASSANI (2010). . ITEM 549 (“Comité du Tourisme exhibition”): illustrations suggest board skin grade is goat, when ITEM 508 (Gabusi Café) might be made of a pale cattle skin. Body depth make #512, and even #526, 531 much louder than item #504. The whole shape and size suggest similarity with Item #306 and 511. Usual tuning is: Do-FaLa(2)-Do(2). Some customer order guitar pegs variant (ITEM 507, 535, 526). Bottom tail appendix is deleted on every constructions by HASSANI. Diamètre Di > 195 mm Le = 795 mm Lm= 45 mm Pi > 60 mm E22= 35 mm

ITEM 509 owned by TCHO, Mzouazia, Mahore

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Item n°:

509, 512..

LATE, “WIDE” TYPE

BY

COLO HASANI (CHICONI, MAHORE ISL)

(6/6)

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : mid 2000’s The large skin boarded lute is representative of the late period by HASSANI (2010). . ITEM 552 (owned by artist CHOCO, 2016): illustrations suggest board skin grade is goat, when ITEM 508 (Gabusi Café) might be made of a pale cattle skin. Body depth make #512, and even #526, 531 much louder than item #504. The whole shape and size suggest similarity with Item #306 and 511. Usual tuning is: Do-FaLa(2)-Do(2). Some customer order guitar pegs variant (ITEM 507, 535, 526). Bottom tail appendix is deleted on every constructions by HASSANI. Diamètre Di > 195 mm Le = 795 mm Lm= 45 mm Pi > 60 mm E22= 35 mm

ITEM 552 owned by CHOCO, Mahore

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Item n°:

507

LATE, COMPACT TYPE

BY

COLO HASANI (CHICONI, MAHORE ISL)

Name : Gabusi, Mahore,

Chiconi,

Age / Year : 2014 Possibly dating from the mid 2010’s, the 6-stringed ITEM 507 is a late development of ITEM 513, 514. Its style (pegbox, soundboard) embodies latest progress in design by the maker HASSANI (early 2000’s). Notice the tiny sound outlet on the soundboard. Like ITEM 513 & 514, ITEM 507 features rigid plastic pegs of a guitar, exactly same as the former gabusi lute of BACO a.k.a. « Bob Chidou ». In the early 2000’s, The instrument was played during Milatsika festival in Chiconi (Mahore) by a young member of KLAN DEMBA, a ngoma troupe. See item 526. Bottom tail appendix is deleted on every constructions by HASSANI. Wood supposedly mango tree. Diamètre Di < 195 mm Le = 795 mm Lm= 45 mm Pi= 60 mm E22= 35 mm This ITEM 507 (WIDE) was played by KLAN DEMBA troupe during Milatsika 2014 musical Festival in Chiconi” ( Mahore Isl)

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Item n°:

507

LATE, COMPACT TYPE

BY

COLO HASANI (CHICONI, MAHORE ISL)

Name : Gabusi, Mahore,

Chiconi,

Age / Year : 2014 Possibly dating from the mid 2010’s, the 6-stringed ITEM 507 is a late development of ITEM 513, 514. Its style (pegbox, soundboard) embodies latest progress in design by the maker HASSANI (early 2000’s). Notice the tiny sound outlet on the soundboard. Like ITEM 513 & 514, ITEM 507 features rigid plastic pegs of a guitar, exactly same as the former gabusi lute of BACO a.k.a. « Bob Chidou ». In the early 2000’s, The instrument was played during Milatsika festival in Chiconi (Mahore) by a young member of KLAN DEMBA, a ngoma troupe. See item 526. Bottom tail appendix is deleted on every constructions by HASSANI. Wood supposedly mango tree. Diamètre Di < 195 mm Le = 795 mm Lm= 45 mm Pi= 60 mm E22= 35 mm This ITEM 507 (WIDE) was played by AZER, the lute player of KLAN DEMBA troupe” ( Mahore Isl)

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Item n°:

541

LATE, “WIDE” TYPE

BY

COLO HASANI (CHICONI, MAHORE ISL)

Name : Gabusi, Mahore,

Chiconi,

Age / Year : 2010 Possibly dating from the mid 2010’s, the 6-stringed ITEM 541 is a late development of ITEM 513, 514. Its style (pegbox, soundboard) embodies latest progress in design by the maker HASSANI (early 2000’s). Notice the tiny sound outlet on the soundboard. Like ITEM 513 & 514, ITEM 541 features rigid plastic pegs of a guitar, exactly same as the former gabusi lute of BACO a.k.a. « Bob Chidou ». In the early 2000’s, The instrument was played during Milatsika festival in Chiconi (Mahore) by a young member of KLAN DEMBA, a ngoma troupe. See item 526. Bottom tail appendix is deleted on every constructions by HASSANI. Wood supposedly mango tree. Microphone & tuners. Diamètre Di < 195 mm Le = 795 mm Lm= 45 mm Pi= 60 mm E22= 35 mm

ITEM 541: singer ASSU, Mahoré 83

Item n°:

541

LATE, “WIDE” TYPE

BY

COLO HASANI (CHICONI, MAHORE ISL)

Name : Gabusi, Mahore,

Chiconi,

Age / Year : 2010 Possibly dating from the mid 2010’s, the 6-stringed ITEM 541 is a late development of ITEM 513, 514. Its style (pegbox, soundboard) embodies latest progress in design by the maker HASSANI (early 2000’s). Notice the tiny sound outlet on the soundboard. Like ITEM 513 & 514, ITEM 541 features rigid plastic pegs of a guitar, exactly same as the former gabusi lute of BACO a.k.a. « Bob Chidou ». In the early 2000’s, The instrument was played during Milatsika festival in Chiconi (Mahore) by a young member of KLAN DEMBA, a ngoma troupe. See item 526. Bottom tail appendix is deleted on every constructions by HASSANI. Wood supposedly mango tree. Microphone & tuners. Diamètre Di < 195 mm Le = 795 mm Lm= 45 mm Pi= 60 mm E22= 35 mm

ITEM 541: singer ASSU, Mahoré 84

Item n°:

526, 531

LATE, “XXL” TYPE

BY

COLO HASANI (CHICONI, MAHORE ISL)

(1/3)

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 2011

These items are representative of the HASANI’s production in the early 2010’s. The main feature was a larger soundboard diameter, which used to make tham much louder. The 6-stringed lute is carved out of mulandrema tree wood with chain saw. Illustrations suggest board skin grade is goat. Body depth make #526, 531 much louder than item #504. The whole shape and size suggest similarity with Item #306 and 511. Usual tuning is: Do-Fa-La(2)-Do(2). Same as former production, pegbox is unexpectedly thin and unusually 1 row-shaped.

ITEM 526 (WIDEST)

owner Pierre DHEROUVILLE

ITEM 526 (WIDEST)

owner Pierre DHEROUVILLE

ITEM 526 (WIDEST)

owner Pierre DHEROUVILLE

ITEM 526 (WIDEST)

owner Pierre DHEROUVILLE

Maker Colo HASSANI was locally famous in the early 2000’s as a backsider instrumentalist ( Nzenze zither) reportedly makes some out of mango tree wood too. Some customers ordered guitar pegs variant (ITEM 526). Bottom tail appendix is deleted on every constructions by HASSANI. Diamètre Di > 230 mm Le = 795 mm Lm= 45 mm Pi > 60 mm E22= 35 mm

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Item n°:

526, 531

LATE, “XXL” TYPE

BY

COLO HASANI (CHICONI, MAHORE ISL)

(2/3)

Name : Gabusi, Chirongui, Mahore, french Comoro Age / Year : 2011

ITEM 54U singer DEL ZID, Chiconi, 2011

ITEM 526 (WIDEST) ITEM 535: singer Alpha DINI, Acoua, Mahore Isl

ITEM 54V: (WIDER) Ahmadi GOUGOU, Sada, Mahoré

ITEM 531 (WIDEST): Patrice CRONIER, Montpellier 86

Item n°:

526 531

LATE, “XXL” TYPE

BY

COLO HASANI (CHICONI, MAHORE ISL)

(3 of 3)

Name : Gabusi, Chiconi, Mahore,

Age / Year : 2014 These items are representative of the HASANI’s production in the early 2010’s. The 6-stringed lute is carved out of mulandrema tree wood with chain saw. Illustrations suggest board skin grade is goat.

Possibly another view of ITEM 535 (WIDE XXL) as played here by the artist locally known as JIMMY ( Mahore Isl)

Body depth make #526, 531 much louder than item #504. The whole shape and size suggest similarity with Item #306 and 511. Usual tuning is: DoFa-La(2)-Do(2). Same as former production, pegbox is unexpectedly thin and unusually 1 rowshaped. Diamètre Di < mm Le = 795 mm Lm= 45 mm Pi= 60 mm E22= 35 mm

195

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Item n°:

546

Name : Gabusi

Gabusi replica

Lute maker : Baragnouma shop (Bobo, Burkina Faso)

Owner : P. CRONIER

Age / Year : 2014 ITEM 546 is a replica of HASANI’s production (Mahore), as ordered by Patrice CRONIER from a local lutemaker in Bobo, Burkina Faso . The instrument was copied from ITEM 512, but customized with – downwards mounted -guitar pegs.

ITEM 546: replica made in Burkina Faso for Patrice CRONIER, 2014

The whole body seems to have been carved out of a hard wood (“same as balafon construction wood”), Bridge, gate and fingerboard reported as made from ebony. Body depth make #546 much louder than item #504 too. Neck is hollowed. The nails and skin finishings seem to have been borrowed from a local lutery art for Ngoni lute making. Usual tuning is: DoFa-La(2)-Do(2). Pegbox is unexpectedly thin and flat and unusually 1 row-shaped. Maker Baragnouma used to be a locally famous ngoni and balafon maker in Bobo.

ITEM 546: replica made in Burkina Faso for Patrice CRONIER, 2014

Diamètre Di > 195 mm Le = 795 mm Lm= 45 mm Pi > 60 mm E22= 35 mm

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