Mishing [মিছিং] people (old name: Miri), Assam; 4-7 pipes; Barthakur states that "According to some people used to welcome the bride and groom at the time of marriage or to welcome the distinguished guests. Though this instrument had been in use from the ancient time, yet, now a days [sic] this instrument is almost obsolete [i.e. extinct; ws]; Nahendra Padun ([a member] of this tribe), informs us that the instrument is disappearing because of the belief that snakes are attracted by its sound. Moreover the system of its making and technique of playing, both are difficult"; NB¹: ➺ Lāo, Titā-lāo (parts); NB²: ➺ tāpung.