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1964.2.105.1

Notched flute of reed with a closed end. [JC [OPS Move] 31/1/2017]

1964.2.105.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Notched flute of reed with a closed end. [JC [OPS Move] 31/1/2017]
Long description
Notched flute of reed with a closed end. There are six finger-holes burnt into the reed, four in a line and two to the side. [JC [OPS Move] 31/1/2017]
Cultural groups
Wayana
Person
Field collector Audrey Butt Colson
PRM source Audrey Butt Colson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1963
Date collected
April - October 1963
Acquisition information
Donated: 1964
Materials and processes
Material Reed Plant, Process Perforated, Process Notched, Process Burnt
Dimensions
Diameter: max 21 mm, Length: max 523 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1964.2.105.1 Other PRM accession number: 1964.2.105a

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Flute

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