Horn

Unknown

late 19th century · Horn? · Musical Instruments

Horns fitted with a vibrating reed on their sides are found in Southeast Asia and are known by several names Kwai and among the Karen gweh (Myanmar), sneng (Cambodia), tödiap (Vietnam). Probably originally used in warfare and as alarms, they may be used in rituals and funerals. The pitch may be controlled by opening or closing the thumb hole or adjusting the larger opening with the hand.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Horn?

Culture

Burmese

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889