Horns fitted with a vibrating reed on their sides are found in Southeast Asia and are known by several names Kwai (Myanmar), sneng (Cambodia) and tödiap (Vietnam). Probably originally used in warfare and as alarms, they may be used in rituals and funerals.
Credit: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Late 19th century
Water buffalo horn
26.7 x 7.6cm
89.4.234
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