Sarunai (shawm)
Alternative TitleSarunai. |
InstrumentShawm ; Shawm/Oboes/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Place MadeAsia ; Western Malaysia ; Malaysia |
Date MadeCirca 1975 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Body in three pieces; 7 finger-holes and one thumb-hole; staple with pirouette; with quadruple reed made from folded palm leaf. Overall size: 511mm to top of reed. Decorative features: Body carved and painted in style of Southern Thailand. General usage of type: Used in Wayang Kulit (shadow theatre) orchestra and in dance ensembles. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: Used in Wayang Kulit (shadow theatre) orchestra and in dance ensembles. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1993. |
Measurements511 to top of reed. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2100 |