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1945.10.118

Syrinx; 15 graduated cane pipes. Fastened together by being tied to two reeds, one bound on each side.

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1945.10.118

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Collection type
Object
Description
Syrinx; 15 graduated cane pipes. Fastened together by being tied to two reeds, one bound on each side.
Cultural groups
Achuar
Shiwiar
Shuar
Person
Field collector Ronald Hawkesby Thomas
PRM source Ronald Hawkesby Thomas
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1945
Date collected
By 1945
Acquisition information
Found unentered: 1945
Materials and processes
Material Cane Plant, Material Reed Plant, Material Plant Fibre Yarn, Process Tied
Dimensions
Diameter 6 mm smallest pipe, Width: max 225 mm, Depth: max 29 mm, Length 51 mm shortest pipe, Length: max 185 mm, Diameter: max 15 mm largest pipe
Object numbers
Accession number: 1945.10.118

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Panpipes

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