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Wind Instrument

19th century (made)

Toomerie. A musical instrument made of a large gourd with a double pipe. Also known as a Pungi.

Object details

Object type
Brief description
toomerie, pungi. Musical, gourd, bamboo, India, C19th.
Physical description
Toomerie. A musical instrument made of a large gourd with a double pipe. Also known as a Pungi.
Dimensions
  • Length: 23.5in
Marks and inscriptions


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Credit line
Given by Carl Engel Esq.
Object history
Given by Carl Engel Esq.. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project.
Collection
Accession number
381-1882

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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