Panpipes, of bamboo, from Tonga; part of the Forster collection (Forster 84; 1886.1.1560)
Panpipes made from ten bamboo tubes, the bottom ends closed by natural nodes. The top ends are bevelled on both sides. The bamboo tubes are tied near the top and bottom with plant fibre
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Panpipes, side 1 (with scale)
Panpipes, side 2 (with scale)
Detail of top of pipes |