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Bhamarā

Even though the characteristic curvature of the body is missing, this double-reed instrument is a Nepalese bhamarā. It has seven frontal tone holes and no thumb hole. The funnel and the casing at the top of the body are made of brass. Traces of use are recognisable on the body: the metal decorative rings between the tone holes, two of which are missing, were made from threads or twisted strips of cloth to repair them. The lip disc is missing, a small mouthpiece made of palm leaf segments is attached to the pipe support, another one is attached.

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Ethnologisches Museum
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Object type
musical instruments
Dimensions
Länge: 295 mm (Korpuslänge)
Objektmaß: 34,5 x 9,5 x 9,5 cm
Material/Technique
Wood , Brass, Fabric (textile), Palm leaf , Plant material
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
VII c 1022

Provenance and sources

where
Asia [Kontinent]
Nepal [Land]
Bhaktapur [Stadt]

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

Description
Donation, 2019

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