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1928.69.1787

Side flute of bamboo, closed by node at the top. 7 stops.

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1928.69.1787

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Collection type
Object
Description
Side flute of bamboo, closed by node at the top. 7 stops.
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Meghalaya Khasi Hills Cherrapunji
Cultural groups
Khasi
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1928
Date collected
By 1928
Acquisition information
Donated: 1934
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Diameter: max 18 mm, Length: max 466 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.1787

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