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1938.34.302

Bone whistle, ornamented with 2 carved leaves across upper surface. Open whistle, wooden block. [ZM 5/9/2005]

1938.34.302

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bone whistle, ornamented with 2 carved leaves across upper surface. Open whistle, wooden block. [ZM 5/9/2005]
Geographical reference
Europe
Europe
Cultural groups
European
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1939
Date collected
By 1939
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1939
Materials and processes
Material Bone, Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Decorated
Dimensions
Length: max 45 mm, Diameter: max 19 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.34.302

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Flute

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