Image Title:
Sidi Sa'd, an Afro-Indian playing the lyre

Note:
"Sidi Sa’d was a follower of the Ethiopian-born Deccan ruler Malik Ambar. He is shown playing the typical Nubian lyre. Today these lyres, called nangas by the Siddis, can be seen in their shrines, but no one knows how to play them." NYPL

Source:
NYPL - Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection.

Date:
c. 1640-1660

Subject:
Afro-Indian

Rights:
Public Domain

Image:
SA-PSAIN-9

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