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Description
A mouth organ where pipes are connected to a small, hollowed-out hardwood reservoir (windchest) into which air is blown, creating a sound similar to that of the violin.
A Khaen (or khene) is a Lao mouth organ where the pipes are typically made of bamboo and are connected with a small hollowed out hardwood reservoir. The sixteen bamboo pipes are identifies as the khaen paet. These two rows are sealed into the windchest and sealed with beeswax.
Keywords
Musical Instrument, Artwork
Original Medium
Bamboo Work
Item Size
5.75 x 40"
Origin
Laos
Date Information
undated
Artifact Number
M79-0018
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