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1953.10.121

Flute of bamboo. Both ends stopped by nodes. 1 finger hole.

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1953.10.121

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Collection type
Object
Description
Flute of bamboo. Both ends stopped by nodes. 1 finger hole.
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland Chamtongia
Cultural groups
Ao Naga
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1923
Date collected
1922 - 1923
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1939, uncertain Found unentered: 10/1953
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Diameter: max 23 mm, Length: max 455 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1953.10.121

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