What kind of instrument it is?

Once I walked through the famous market called Salamanca in Hobart. There was a musician playing nicely on the wooden instrument. If anyone had an idea what kind of instrument it would be?

[Babs]

I think it is called a hurdy gurdy and by the look of it, probably home made too.

[Pigeons Farm]

I agree with Babs, it loks like a hurdy gurdy. Nice photo

[Merrelyn]

I've never seen anything like this. It's very interesting:)

[Wylie]

A new one on me! Nicely framed

[Margo]

Ive never seen one like that either!!

[KWind]

A fascinating instrument! Great shot.

[Kahsia]

What an interesting looking hybrid instrument.

[Diana]

Great shot of this interesting instrument. Hope it sounded as good as it looks.

[Pyrrhula]

Violin-organ. Great find and capture.

[Babs]

@ludwigsdiana It is a fascinating instrument.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwyznoWJDHI

[Gosia]

@onewing thank you

[PhotoCrazy]

Wow, nice pic!