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Wind Instrument

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Wind instrument made from a gourd with two rows of bamboo pipes, one with a mouthpiece at the end; used by snake charmers.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gourd with bamboo and reed
Brief description
Gourd wing instrument (tubri) made in India, 19th century
Physical description
Wind instrument made from a gourd with two rows of bamboo pipes, one with a mouthpiece at the end; used by snake charmers.
Dimensions
  • Length: 38cm
  • Width: 9cm (max. width)
Credit line
Presented by Rajah Sir Sourindro Mohun Tagore, Kt., Mus. Doc
Collection
Accession number
IS.63-1890

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Record createdJuly 15, 2003
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