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1964.2.105.18

Notched flute of reed, open at the end. There are four finger-holes burnt into the reed in a vertical line. The end is bound with cotton string. The reed bends naturally at the nodule. [JC [OPS Move] 1/2/2017]

1964.2.105.18

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Collection type
Object
Description
Notched flute of reed, open at the end. There are four finger-holes burnt into the reed in a vertical line. The end is bound with cotton string. The reed bends naturally at the nodule. [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 Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Process Perforated, Process Bound, Process Notched, Process Burnt
Dimensions
Diameter: max 21 mm, Length: max 357 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1964.2.105.18 Other PRM accession number: 1964.2.105r

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Flute

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