Wind Instrument
19th century (made)
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Wind instrument made from a gourd with two rows of bamboo pipes, one with a mouthpiece at the end; used by snake charmers.
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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. |
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Credit line | Presented by Rajah Sir Sourindro Mohun Tagore, Kt., Mus. Doc |
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Accession number | IS.63-1890 |
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Record created | July 15, 2003 |
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