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1923.85.1011

Clarinet made of reed plant and horn. [JID 4/2/2020]

1923.85.1011

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Collection type
Object
Description
Clarinet made of reed plant and horn. [JID 4/2/2020]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Assam Nagaon (Nowgong)
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1936
Date collected
January 1936
Acquisition information
Donated: 1936
Materials and processes
Material Reed Plant, Material Animal Horn, Process Perforated, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 385 mm, Diameter: max 91 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.85.1011
Associated publications
Published in Bagpipes by Anthony Baines (Oxford: Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford, Occasional Paper on Technology, 9, 1960) on pages 31-32 and black and white photograph on Plate I, No. 2. [MJD 31/08/2011]

Search terms: Music, Dance, Animal Gear, Musical Instrument, Dance Accessory, Single Reed