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Nāgasvaram

The Nāgasvaram is a cone oboe with a double reed, which is at home in South Indian classical music. The body is longer than that of the North Indian double-reed instruments. According to tradition, the instrument is made from ebony that has been seasoned for several decades. The mouthpiece is often made from reeds.

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Ethnologisches Museum
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Object type
musical instruments
Dimensions
Objektmaß: 88 x 16 x 16 cm
Material/Technique
Wood , Synthetic fibre, Yarn , Bones, Plant material
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
VII c 1007

Provenance and sources

where
Asia [Kontinent]
India [Land]

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

Description
Donation, 2019

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