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1935.35.1

Notched end-flute of guinea-corn stalk, with 3 stops. [RR 13/1/2020]

1935.35.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Notched end-flute of guinea-corn stalk, with 3 stops. [RR 13/1/2020]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Cultural groups
Tallensi
Person
Field collector Meyer Fortes
PRM source Meyer Fortes
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1935
Date collected
By 1935
Acquisition information
Donated: 1935
Materials and processes
Material Corn Plant, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Diameter: max 24 mm, Length: max 224 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1935.35.1

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Flute

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