The Pi Chawa

is made in two sections; a cylindrical body 10 3/4 " in length and a
bell or horn in 5 1/2 "long.It is made of hardwood or ivory or both. Along the body
are seven finger holes. Four pieces of reed in double pairs are tied to a small metal
tube. The end of the tube is inserted into the body of the instrument and wrapped
with thread to make the connection sung. At rhis end of the tube there is also a
small round convex piece of metal or coconut shell to support the performer’s lips.