Morin khuur
Dublin Core
Title
Morin khuur
Subject
Movable Cultural Heritage
Description
The Morin Khuur, Mongolia's traditional bowstring instrument, holds deep cultural significance, symbolizing the nation and recognized as vital intangible heritage by UNESCO. Its name originates from the horse's head-shaped engraving at the head of the instrument. Craftedfrom wood and strung with horsetail or ox tendon, the Morin Khuur's tones are produced by the artist's skillful manipulation of tension and vibration patterns while playing with a bow.This unique instrument plays a pivotal role in Mongolian and Tuvan cultures, frequently featured in folk performances and rituals.
Source
is51102024
Contributor
Xiaotong
Language
English
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
1048
Date Submitted
02/05/2024
Extent
cm x cm x cm
Medium
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morin_khuur
Spatial Coverage
current,40.71395684281038,111.5156239271164;
Europeana
Object
https://youtu.be/qGsds6rmZGE?si=4FXtoDE_aBZ4253E
Europeana Type
TEXT
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Prim Media
1913
Collection
Citation
“Morin khuur,” STAGE, accessed December 13, 2025, https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/2183.
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