porfirynami
Porfirynami refers to a type of Russian folk instrument, specifically a type of viol straw fiddle. It is characterized by a wooden or bone neck with a single string that is looped over the top of the instrument and then played by using a bow. The body of the porfirynami is typically made of a hollow log, with the neck consisting of a single piece of wood that is usually curved in order to allow for better stringing.
Different regions in Russia have their own versions of the porfirynami instrument, with distinct variations in
Notably, the porfirynami is an example of an instrument that has been influenced by the historical meeting
Research on the porfirynami instrument has primarily been conducted within Russia itself, with sources in local