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Shawm.
Technical description: Body cylindro-conical and entirely covered with two pieces of hide; four finger-holes on top, for R1 at 31 mm from proximal end, L1, L2 and L3 further down body. With leather hanging strap.
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1969 or earlier - Maker:
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University of Edinburgh - Inventory number:
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Hausa, Northern Nigeria or Lake Chad area - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:422.112.2
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- Hornbostel-Sachs category:422.112.2
- Repository:University of Edinburgh
- Measurements:382 to top of staple.
- View the original record:https://collections.ed.ac.uk/mimed/record/15297