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1887.15.6

Puleet King, flageolet

1887.15.6

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Collection type
Object
Description
Puleet King, flageolet
Long description
Cane flute made of reed long and narrow, 4 finger holes, very small sound hole. Scratched ring decoration around each finger hole. [LM-S 24/1/2020]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
West Bengal Darjeeling
Cultural groups
Lepcha
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1887
Date collected
By 1887
Acquisition information
Donated: 05/1887 Transferred: 05/1887
Materials and processes
Material Reed Plant, Process Perforated, Process Decorated, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length: max 504 mm, Diameter: max 17 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1887.15.6 Other numbers: 130.C.15

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Flute

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