Middle Eastern/ Asian Style PUNGI, a wind instrument played to calm and charm a cobra or other snake for street performances. Originated in India as Folk music for religious purposes. The instrument is signed near mouth piece, appears to read ‘G. Painger’ Horn piece is Hallmarked for STERLING SILVER; ANCHOR, LION Silver Hallmarked and ‘O’ stamp. Marked ‘F.N’ in rectangle (stands for Frederick Narborough, a 1916 Birmingham England hallmark) http://www.silvercollection.it/englishsilverm arksXFNNN.html Silver is etched with Holly Laurel , measures 2.5 in. Wide. Piece is 14.5 in. Ht. PUNGI instrument, Sterling Silver Snake Charmer Wind Instrument, Hallmarked Sterling Passats, Street Performer Snake Horn, Collectibles, Vintage Antiques, Novelty Music Instrument, Middle Eastern PUNGI, Indian PUNGI, ceremonial Music, Religious Music, Decorative arts, Handmade Music Instrument, Frederick Narborough Etched Sterling, snake flute, 3