Tabakpfeifenkopf
- Kamerun [Land/Region]; Bali (Bani) [Ort]; Bamesing [Ort]
- Bernhard Ankermann (Collector)
The qin is regarded as an instrument of scholars and is generally played as a solo. The sober appearance of the musical instrument conceals a system of symbols of Chinese culture and society. This manifests itself in the construction of the instrument and its very nuanced playing technique.