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1964.2.103

Panpipes, consisting of five reed pipes of varying length. [JC [OPS Move] 6/2/2017]

1964.2.103

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Collection type
Object
Description
Panpipes, consisting of five reed pipes of varying length. [JC [OPS Move] 6/2/2017]
Long description
Panpipes, consisting of five reed pipes of varying length, placed in ascending size order. The pipes are all open at the top end, and are tied together just below this with cotton string. [JC [OPS Move] 6/2/2017]
Cultural groups
Wayana
Person
Maker Kwai
Field collector Audrey Butt Colson
PRM source Audrey Butt Colson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1963
Date collected
April - October 1963
Acquisition information
Donated: 1964
Materials and processes
Material Reed Plant, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Process Bound, Process Tied
Dimensions
Depth: max 18 mm, Length: max 191 mm, Width: max 54 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1964.2.103

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Panpipes

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