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Xaphoon

Xaphoon, a reed instrument, slightly flaring plastic tube with single reed attached by metal clamps. With eight fingerholes and a thumbhole. The instrument is similar to a chalumeau and was invented by the maker.

  • Date:
    late 20th/early 21st century
  • Maker:
    Wittman, Brian
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    USA, Hawaii, Maui
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  • Materials:Plastic;Synthetic;Metal
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  • Inscriptions:MAUI XAPHOON B. Wittman POB 1163 PAIA, HAWAII 96779 U.S.A. US Pat. 0262035
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 315 mm Max Diam = 31 mm