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Hnè galay

The body of this Hnè galay has seven frontal tone holes and a thumb hole. The red and gold decorations are striking. As is typical of the Hnè galay, the tinplate funnel is not permanently attached to the body but is connected to it by a cord. The mouthpiece consists of six palm leaf segments.

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Ethnologisches Museum
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Object type
musical instruments
Dimensions
Objektmaß: 36,5 x 14 x 10 cm
Material/Technique
Wood , Metal , Cord, Plant material , Colour (oil)
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
VII c 1048

Provenance and sources

where
Asia [Kontinent]
Myanmar (Burma/Burma) [Land]

who
Christian Schneider (1942-09-08 - 2021-06-20) - Former Possessors

Description
Donation, 2019

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