Double Clarinet

Flute

CG2017-8-3

From: Egypt

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number CG2017-8-3
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt
Section African
Materials Bamboo
Description

Zummarah - Bamboo flute from Egypt. Two flutes attached by twine with six holes on each flute. Mouthpiece is separated.

Per Musical Instrument card: Double Clarinet. Egypt. 2 cane pipes each with frontal holes lined up next to each other. Pipes tied together with waxed string at each end (String at one end missing). 2 smaller tubes inserted into each pipe are also bound together with waxed string. Single clarinet-type reeds (see card) cut away from open shaved ends, inserted into each of smaller tubes. Fair condition. Pipes loose, smaller tubes cracked, both reeds in good condition.

Length 20.7 cm
Other Number ED618 (Incorrect) - Other Number | 8741 (incorrect) - Other Number

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