Wondie Alexio - Ethiopian 'Kirar' Lyre - Traditional African String Instrument

This meticulously crafted 3D model brings the authentic beauty of the Ethiopian Kirar, a traditional five- or six-stringed lyre, to your digital projects. Originating from Ethiopia and Eritrea, the Kirar is a prominent folk instrument often used to accompany singing and storytelling.

Our model accurately captures the distinctive features of this ancient instrument, including its large, bowl-shaped resonator, often made from wood or gourd, and the two upright wooden arms connected by a crossbar from which the strings are suspended. The intricate details of the tuning mechanism and string attachment are faithfully reproduced, offering a high level of realism.

Perfect for cultural visualizations, historical reconstructions, musical animations, educational content, or as an exotic decorative asset in architectural renders and game environments. This model is optimized for various 3D applications and is ready to be integrated into your scenes.

Key Features:

  • Accurate representation of an Ethiopian Kirar.

  • Detailed geometry for close-up renders.

  • Realistic material textures (wood, strings).

  • Optimized for performance and visual fidelity.