Nāgasvaram

Unknown

late 19th century · Wood, metal · Musical Instruments

Although found in classical ensembles, this South Indian double-reed instrument, like its northern counterpart the Śahnāī, most often accompanies dances and processions at outdoor weddings and festivals. The reed is mounted on a staple that fits into the wood body. Extra reeds hang at the side, along with wooden needles which are used in fine-tuning by inserting wax plugs in the five unfingered holes at the base of the tube.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Wood, metal

Culture

Indian (south)

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889