- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Reed for a clarinet. The reed is straight, one end is closed the other is sliced at an angle. There is a band of red coloured textile tied to the reed part-way along its length. For the clarinet please see 1964.2.99 .1 [AB [OPS Move] 17/2/2017]
- Geographical reference
- Lawa River
- Cultural groups
- Wayana
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1963
- Date collected
- April - October 1963
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1964
- Materials and processes
- Material Reed Plant, Material Textile, Process Bound
- Dimensions
- Diameter: max 14 mm, Length: max 242 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1964.2.99.2
Search terms: Music, Dance, Ritual and Ceremonial, Commemoration, Musical Instrument, Single Reed
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