1908 Print Ceylonese Band Gata Bera Thammatama Musical Instruments Sri XMG3

"A Ceylonese Band"

This is an original 1908 two-color halftone print of a photograph of a group of native Sri Lankan musicians playing the gata bera and thammatama drums, horns, oboes, and a violin.

CONDITION

This 105+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. Some light surface rub.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Two-Color
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 8.25 x 4.75 inches; 21 x 12 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is pleased to present a collection of color and half-tone prints from 1908 of historic opera houses and theaters, portraits of famous opera singers and composers, and musical instruments from around the world. To continue browsing this "euphonious" collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy!

Photography by Irving Squire.

Keywords specific to this image: Music, Ceylon, Malaysia , Indigenous People, Ethnic

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