From throat singing on below post :

"However, various instruments were gradually introduced: e.g. the peculiar byzaantzy – a sort of viol – is played with the hairs of the bow threaded between the strings. Consequently, the bow always hangs onto the instrument! A musician holds the byzaantzy on his knee while playing. "

OMGZ DATZ AN ER-HU OMGWTFLAZERGUNZPEWPEW AMAZING!!!!

Hate it when people find stuff unusual or peculiar when its just not in their culture.