Bamboo pipe (a) slightly cancave bend on side of major component from which a much smaller tube 3 1/2" long by 1 1/2" in circumference extends outward at about a 30 degree angle. The actual bowl of the pipe (b) is fitted to the end of the small tube…
Crossbow of particularly dark dense hardwoods with arms 5/8" thick (max.) and stock 3/4" thick ( max.). Arms are 1 1/2" high (frontal view). Tapering to 1" near ends where they are carved ro smaller tangs to accept bow loops. Stock tapers (in curved…
A musical instrument essentially a hand-held wind organ. Routeen bamboo tubes joines in two seven-tubesegments with a shared air chamer made of carved wood. Tubes vary in length; 4x 41 1/8" 2 x 29 3/4" 2 x 26 1/2" 2 x 24 7/8" 2 x 23 1/8 2 x 22 1/8.…
Water buffalo horn polished fitted into hand carved inset in hardwood block measuring 7" x 2" x 5 3/4" at base tapered to 5 1/2" x 4 at top. Note: Collected in Laos 1962-1964
