Side-blown flute (peng kyeling) consisting of piece of cane with seven holes in.
This flute is played mainly by herders, to provide entertainment while they are grazing their cattle, sheep or goats. It is held on the left side of the body.
421.121.12 Open side-blown flutes with fingerholes
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