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Description
Keretok, a common type of bamboo cowbell found in Thai farming villages. The body consists of a bamboo piece with a node cut at the top and two slits, one down each side with two pieces of wood, used as clappers, suspended on each side.
Keywords
Musical Instrument, Artwork, Farming
Original Medium
Bamboo Work, Wood, Rope (fiber product)
Size
1.5 x 5 x .5"; .5 x 5 x .5"
Origin
Myanmar/ Thailand
Date Information
undated
Artifact Number
M79-0007
Original Collection
Mike Mansfield Collection, Mss 65, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana.
Holding Repository
University of Montana, Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Image Credit
Image credit: Mark Fritch, University of Montana
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Keywords
Musical Instrument, Artwork, Farming