Hnè

Unknown

late 19th century · Wood (Sha wood) or Yindaik aka black wood (dalbergia cultrate) · Musical Instruments

Spare reeds are attached near the upper end of this hnè. As is common in many traditions of shawm playing, the entire reed of the hnè is taken into the player’s mouth. The lips rest against the pirouette, or bone disk, behind the reed.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Wood (Sha wood) or Yindaik aka black wood (dalbergia cultrate)

Culture

Burmese

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889