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1942.13.1034

Whistle; a tube of bone, one end covered with a cap of knitted fibre string with 2 holes.

1942.13.1034

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Collection type
Object
Description
Whistle; a tube of bone, one end covered with a cap of knitted fibre string with 2 holes.
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1933
Date collected
1933
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Bone, Material Plant Fibre, Process Carved, Process Knitted, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 85 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.1034 Other numbers: 120645

Search terms: Music, Religion, Ritual and Ceremonial, Musical Instrument, Flute