The monoxyl instrument was carved from a solid block of Teak or Mulberry wood. It has a large open resonance box and a second chamber at the bottom. This lower part was usually covered with goat skin. A complete instrument has three gut strings. Unfortunately, they are missing here. The top of the neck is carved in the shape of a stylized peacock, impersonating Sarasvati, the Indian goddess of music. For a very similar example, see http://metmuseum.org/exhibitions/view?exhibitionId=%7B1b3cc484-73a2-49d4-aace-8046200d930f%7D&oid=321035 T