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  • Vahé Achikian

    The photo is of Usta (Master) Artin Tcholakyan in 1913 of Zeytun, a master craftsman of the Santoor, an oriental version of the celtic hammered dulcimer. Usta Artin was the paternal uncle of Panos Tcholakyan, one of the heroic freedom fighters of Zeytun who was the distinguished squad leader of Armenian defenders in the Grand…

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  • Harutiun Tcholakian in Zeytun – 1913

    Harutiun Tcholakian in Zeytun in 1913. Harutiun Tcholakian (or Artin Tcholakyan) was a master craftsman of the Santoor. He was the paternal uncle of the heroic freedom fighter of Zeytun Panos Tcholakian. Armenian Diaspora Memory and Innovation collection.  

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