Tsii' Edo' Ai (fiddle) 1895 - 1905

This Athabascan fiddle, known as Tsii' Edo' Ai, is a traditional musical instrument from the 19th or early 20th century. The fiddle consists of a wooden body with a distinctive painted design featuring geometric patterns in red, black, and white. The instrument is played with a bow, also made of wood. The fiddle and bow, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, are a testament to the artistic traditions and cultural heritage of the Athabascan people.