An ensemble of Burmese musicians playing traditional instruments at a funeral. Wood engraving after H.G. Robley.

  • Robley, Horatio Gordon, 1840-
Date:
1800-1899
Reference:
3198473i
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Description

This is likely an example of "hsaing wang", a traditional Burmese musical ensemble based on a number of gongs and drums. The large circular frame of drums is known as "pat waing", the smaller frame of metal drums is the "kyi wang"

Publication/Creation

1800-1899

Physical description

1 print : wood engraving ; image 14.3 x 19.9 cm

Lettering

A Burmese band. (From a sketch taken at a native funeral at Rangoon by Lieut.-Colonel Robley, 91st Argyllshire Highlanders.)

Reference

Wellcome Collection 3198473i

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