Musical Instruments of Newars > Neku

Neku

 

Description
 

It is made from the horn of buffalo. The top of the horn is cut and made hole. Neku is played by blowing through the same hole. It is played by peoples living in 10 different areas (tole) during Shringbheri Mattya Jatra to lead this function. It is also used in other occasion as well.

Nekoo or horn instrument is the oldest form of musical instruments in the globe. It is played during Gunla month. There are various types of Nekoo, Chatti Nekoo, Thika Nekoo, for instance.

 

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