Name of Object:

Reed pipe

Name in original language:

Mijwiz

Location:

Amman, Jordan

Holding Institution:

Jordan Folklore Museum, Department of Antiquities

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Date of Object:

Early 20th century

Inventory Number:

701

Material(s) / Technique(s):

Reeds; hand made

Dimensions:

Length 7.1 cm, diameter 1.3 cm

Provenance:

Jordan

Description:

A pair of blank reeds opened from both sides, of moderate thickness. Each has six holes on the surface attached together with a type of gum. Playing the mijwiz requires some ability because it is played by blowing into both reeds at the same time and pushing the air strongly with the cheeks. Shepherds used to play it while taking their flocks of sheep and goats to graze. It is a popular traditional musical instrument in the Middle East.

Type of Object

Musical instrument

Citation of this web page:

Huda Kilani "Reed pipe" in "Sharing History", Museum With No Frontiers, 2026.
https://sharinghistory.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;AWE;jo;47;en

Prepared by: Huda Kilani
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MWNF Working Number: JO 047