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Nāgasvaram
The nāgasvaram is one of the longest traditional double-reed instruments in India. It is usually played in the temples of southern India together with the barrel drum tavil. The slender body of this instrument is made of sandalwood and has seven front finger holes as well as one front and two side resonance holes.
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Ethnologisches Museum
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Object type
musical instruments
Dimensions
Länge: 934 mm
Objektmaß: 92,5 x 17 x 17 cm
Objektmaß: 92,5 x 17 x 17 cm
Material/Technique
Wood (sandalwood), Yarn , Plant material
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
VII c 1006
Provenance and sources
where
Asia [Kontinent]
India [Land]
South India [Land/Region]
who
Christian Schneider (1942-09-08 - 2021-06-20) - Former Possessors
Description
Donation, 2019
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