Name of Instrument: taegum

Maker / Brand: Ch'oi T'ae-jin

Stearns Catalog #: 2042

Country of Origin: Korea

Region of Origin: Asia

Instrument Category: Aerophone

Date of Fabrication: ca. 1980

Location: AER J 8

Description: This Taegum is made of bamboo and has six finger holes. This flute was made at a craft show at the Smithsonian Institution by instrument maker Ch'oi T'ae-jin. See Stearns #1714 & #2041.

Research: Stearns Staff