Which ancient produced musical instruments as artwork? I think it was the Nomadic cultures.

Answer 1

This sites says that the Chinese did this approx. 3000 years ago.
http://www.chinavoc.com/arts/handicraft/bronze.htm

Answer 2

I meant to ask which ancient african culture produced musical instruments as artwork.

Answer 3

This is an interesting article on the Alur people. The instrument is the indara. Check this site.

http://www.artmatters.info/music/articles/adungu.php

Answer 4

this is a well written and informative article on my people