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Horns fitted with a vibrating reed on their sides are found in Southeast Asia and are known by several names Kwai and among the Karen gweh (Myanmar), sneng (Cambodia), tödiap (Vietnam). Probably originally used in warfare and as alarms, they may be used in rituals and funerals. The pitch may be controlled by opening or closing the thumb hole or adjusting the larger opening with the hand.
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Title: Horn
Date: late 19th century
Geography: Myanmar (formerly Burma)
Culture: Burmese
Medium: Horn?
Dimensions: L. 19.1 cm (7-1/2 in.); Diam. 5.1 cm (2 in.)
Classification: Aerophone-Free Reed
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.235
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