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Has anybody ever seen a "bambir"(the instrument) before? Are they made anywhere today?

As far as I know, it's a stringed guitar-like instrument. I was also wondering about its origin and weather its completely Armenian.

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Hello Zartonk and welcome to HyeForum

 

BamB~iR բամբիռ

it's an String instrument - much like an Piccolo Chellos

it is made in Yerevan Armenia Hard to find - only 2 Masters have ever made - one of them is Rafael Petrosyan ( the man who has carved trains on human hair )

 

it's not like an guitar - it's much like an Piccolo ( small ) chello/cello like it uses a bow to play - much smaller and the neck is longer then normal cello

 

and yes it's 100% Armenian :ap:

 

I did have some pictures - but just can’t find them :( sorry

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That's Tigran II (The Great), monarch of the vastest Armenia in history.

The King of Kings I know is neither Darius nor Alex! ;)

 

Masterfull sculpture though, isnt it? (has to be Yerevan..)

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