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Hnè galay

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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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Cataloguing data

Object type
musical instruments
Dimensions
Height: 36,5 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Width: 14 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

  • Production
    where
    Asia
    Myanmar (Burma/Burma)
  • Collecting
    who
    Christian Schneider (1942-09-08 - 2021-06-20) - Former Possessors
  • Change of legal title:
    Acquisition
    Description
    Donation, 2019

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Legal status metadata
CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED

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