Arghul

Saudi Arabian

19th century

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Title: Arghul
Date: 19th century
Geography: Saudi Arabia
Culture: Saudi Arabian
Medium: cane
Dimensions: Longest pipe 109.2 cm (43 in); shortest pipe 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in)
Classification: Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-single reed cylindrical
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.2859
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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