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Sitar case owned by Pete Cosey

late 20th century

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Hardshell double tumba sitar case owned by Pete Cosey. Outside of case is black plastic or imitation leather. Hardwear is silver-tone metal. There are three closure latches. Etched on center drawbolt latch is [INDIA / FINE] around a star; latches on left and right read [LUNA]. Handle is black rubber-like material. Interior is synthetic fur. A single black caster remains at the front right of the case.

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2021.105.6.2

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