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Panpipes from the Solomon Islands

A wind instrument made of bamboo played in an ensemble on formal ceremonies such as funerals. Panpipes consisting of a single row of bamboo pipes are used in some regions while double row pipes are used in others.

Panpipes from the Solomon Islands
Collection Number H0138469
Artefact Pan pipes
Location Solomon Islands - Choiseul Island - Mbambatana
Materials Bamboo, Plant fibre
Dimensions/Weight H: 5.6 cm / W: 23.9 cm / D: 57.3 cm / Wght: 346.0 g

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