Mizmar (Egyptian shawm)

Alternative Title

Mismare Baladi

Instrument

Shawm

Instrument Family

Wind

Place Made

Northern Africa ; Africa ; Egypt

Date Made

Circa 2000

Description

Stained wooden body and bell.Appears to have been turned on a lathe. Bell and part of other end covered with brass coloured metal. 1 thumb hole and 7 finger holes on body. 7 smaller holes further down the body - 3 on the front and 2 on each side. Saple made of thin metal with pirourette soldered on. Double reed tied to staple.

Provenance

Purchased in Egypt

Collection

MIMEd ; Cannon Collection

Accession Number

6264