Mouthpiece

The British Museum 2026 Open access

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Authors: Max Harwood
DOI: 10.25420/britishmuseum.31370191
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Abstract

A mouthpiece from Salih Bilgin’s collection, made by Salih Bilgin. The main body is crafted from wild palm wood, while the top circular part that touches the player’s lips is made from buffalo horn, a preferred material for its hygienic properties.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Diverse Musicological Studies Cultural and Sociopolitical Studies Musicology and Musical Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
The British Museum
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN