Horn

Unknown

late 19th century · Water buffalo horn · Musical Instruments

Horns fitted with a vibrating reed on their sides are found in Southeast Asia and are known by several names Kwai (Myanmar), sneng (Cambodia) and tödiap (Vietnam). Probably originally used in warfare and as alarms, they may be used in rituals and funerals.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Water buffalo horn

Culture

Burmese

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889