Ghichak spike
Object type: Ghichak spike
Department: Musical Instruments
Culture: Afghan
Date: mid-20th century
Medium: Wood, polychrome
Dimensions: L. 28 15/16 × Diam. 1 7/16 - 1 11/16 x W. at pegs 9 1/8 in.  (73.5 × 3.6 - 4.3 x 23.2 cm)
Classification: Chordophone-Accessories
Geography:  Tashqurghan  Samangan Province Afghanistan  
Credit line: Gift of Mark and Greta Slobin, 2015
Accession year: 2015