Oboe
AF214
From: East Africa | Northern Nigeria
Curatorial Section: African
| Native Name | Algayta |
| Object Number | AF214 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Swahili | Hausa |
| Provenience | East Africa | Northern Nigeria |
| Culture Area | East Africa |
| Section | African |
| Materials | Wood | Iron | Resin (material) |
| Description | An instrument of the oboe type. In three parts: conical shaped body into which fit the bell-shaped lower section and a metal mouthpiece. The circular disc usually surrounding the top of the mouthpiece is missing as is the double reed (often a folded piece of leaf or blade of grass.) Made of soft wood with five stops. Peculiar to the ruling class although a performer may play on it for begging. Not indigenous to the area but the result of Islamic influence. |
| Length | 44 cm |
| Outside Diameter | 10.5 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900 |
| Other Number | 29-94-116 - Old Museum Number | A-316 - Seder Number |
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