The loutar is a gunbri-like lute from the Rwais tribe in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. This type has 2, 3 or 4 nylon strings, with large round tuning pegs. The neck is turned on a lathe and usually painted with rings in bright colors - green, yellow, red and black. In this case the neck and body are a gorgeous blue. The body can be made from a piece of wood, a coconut, or any other bowl shaped object. This one is made with wood.