Original Handmade Xinjiang Uyghur Silk Road Lute #103 Start Price USD 18.28 Current Price USD 18.28 Time Left 9 days 11 hours 19 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, October 13, 2008 End Time Friday, December 12, 2008 Location Direct from Southwest China See more about 'Original Handmade Xinjiang Uyghur Silk Road Lute #103' Description Item Description: Musical Instrument from Silk Road Click images to enlarge Handmade Traditional Xinjiang Uyghur Musical Instrument: Dutar (a long-necked lute) The dutar is a two string pear-shaped long-necked lute from western China, played by the Uighur and Uzbek people of Xinjiang Province. Although western ethnomusicologists state that these instruments came from the Persian dutar or dotar (originally a two-string instrument but now with four strings), the Uyghur people say that the Persian instrument descended from theirs.Dutar can be found in almost every Uyghur home. It is used for family members to sing songs together, as well as the very first musical instrument for young Uyghurs to learn. Music plays an important role for Uyghurs’ life, and dutar is an essential instrument that all Uyghurs, both male and female, can play it well.Item #: XJMZYQ103 Size: 30 cm Condition: Brand new and is playable Write to us to order other sizes : Size All Inclusive Price (Item Price + Registered Air Delivery Worldwide) 40 cm $59.85 USD 55 cm $79.85 USD Professional 75 cm to 140 cm Please write to us for price quote Each instrument is made to order and will take approx. three to four weeks to arrive US / UK / Europe or other International destinations. *** Browse these Uyghur musical instruments in our store too *** Khushtar Rawap Dutar Ghijek Tambur Dap * THIS IS 100% ETHNIC HANDMADE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT Free Tribal Dance / Song VCDFree when your purchased value go over US$ 100 per single transaction. Save5% - 10%TOTAL CHECK OUT PRICEwhen Combined Shipping2 - 4 items -- 5% off5+ items -- 10% off Free Gift Wrap & Tag ServiceFree gift wrap & tag service for delivery to anywhere worldwide. Our "Make Customers Happy" Policies 90 Days Money Back GuaranteedYes, 90 days! We examine each item carefully and offer full refund or free replacement if item is of inferior quality, defective, or not as describe, or even if you have changed your mind! Item Dispatched Within 24 HoursDispatched via registered air delivery within 24 hours (except custom order item) direct from Southwestern China to worldwide destinations! Purchase Protection up to US$ 2,000.00We are verified top-tier Paypal merchant and your purchase is protected by Paypal Buyer Protection Program for up to US$ 2,000.00! High Quality Wrapping & PackagingWe use high quality heavy duty shipping box with sufficient bubble wrap, bubble padded envelop or waterproof mailing tube for good delivery protection! 99%+ Happy Feedback + Always Available to HelpOver 99% of our customers are happy in shopping with us, and you will never wait for more than 24 hours in getting our reply for your inquires! Contact us anytime at interact@InteractChina.com or call our US / CANADA Toll Free Hotline at 1-877-9674368. Our “Win-Win-Win” Approach * better financial reward* higher respect* able to develop talents* support quality works* preserving heritage Meaningful Business“we love doing it” * 1st hand authentic items* 30% – 50% off retail price* 1000+ items to select* 90 days guarantee* 24 hrs dispatch About Us We are master graduated couple from University of London who have been fascinated by the richness and uniqueness of ethnic art & crafts. One of us comes from the Southwest China while the other has been living in Europe, North America, Hong Kong and China. We are proud of and believe it is meaningful to help ethnic people to preserve their culture and to promote their handicrafts. These people are friendly, have passion for life and are very talented - as reflected from these lovely artworks! Many of these artworks are sold in boutiques shops / high end department stores in London, New York, Toronto and Tokyo at premium price. By leveraging the internet, we are able to bring them to you at a more reasonable price, making it win-win-win for you, us and ethnic people! explore 1000+ unique items in our ebay store too!                     Thank You for Your Kind Support !! Thank you so much for your kind support of Oriental Ethnic / Folk Art!Passionate in these lovely items too? join us: affiliate@InteractChina.comCustom Order or Bulk Purchase? email us: source@InteractChina.comSupport SOS Children’s Village China – Orphan Sponsorship Program (soschildrensvillages.org.uk/sponsor-a-child/asian-child-sponsorship/china.htm) to help orphan in China to have schooling opportunity and medical service, and spread this idea around to make the world a fairer and a better place! Powered by ProStores Place a Bid!