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1964.2.100

Single reed clarinet. Made from a hollow length of wood from the "congo pump" tree. It is cylindrical, one end is oblique, this end is split. Please note that there is no reed for this clarinet. [AB [OPS Move] 17/2/2017]

1964.2.100

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Collection type
Object
Description
Single reed clarinet. Made from a hollow length of wood from the "congo pump" tree. It is cylindrical, one end is oblique, this end is split. Please note that there is no reed for this clarinet. [AB [OPS Move] 17/2/2017]
Cultural groups
Wayana
Person
Field collector Audrey Butt Colson
PRM source Audrey Butt Colson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1963
Date collected
April - October 1963
Acquisition information
Donated: 1964
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Split
Dimensions
Diameter: max 50 mm, Length: max 1229 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1964.2.100

Search terms: Music, Dance, Ritual and Ceremonial, Commemoration, Musical Instrument, Single Reed