Geikos holding musical instraments（1） untitled [ID] 2166 [Photographer] Tamamura Kozaburo [Album] Tamamura Kozaburo (Album) [Place] unknown [Date] unknown [Color] color [Size] 131x90 [Cabinet] 48-19-0 [Keyword] accomplishments/woman   Photographs of the same title These entertainers were called "geiko." Experts in performing arts, they created an atmosphere of conviviality at parties. Visible (from right) are a shamisen lute, a small drum and large drum, a flute and a "taiko" drum. This setting is similar to the "goninbayashi" (five court musicians) seen in the doll festival for girls, although the latter sing rather than playing music.