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1964.2.105.5

Notched flute of reed with a closed end. [JC [OPS Move] 1/2/2017]

1964.2.105.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Notched flute of reed with a closed end. [JC [OPS Move] 1/2/2017]
Long description
Notched flute of reed with a closed end. There are six finger-holes burnt into the reed, four in a line and one to either side. The flute is slightly curved. There is a length of red textile wound around a section at the top of the flute. [JC [OPS Move] 1/2/2017]
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, Material Textile, Process Perforated, Process Notched, Process Bound, Process Woven
Dimensions
Length: max 519 mm, Diameter: max 23 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1964.2.105.5 Other PRM accession number: 1964.2.105e

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Flute