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Object Number 47-63-30/5773
Display Title Flute, bone
Descriptions
Object Description Bone notched flute - found in work basket 30/5737: Bone flute with five holes on upper side, one on lower side.
Inventory Description Organic, bone, utilized, flute, hollow, perforated
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 11 x 1.9 x 1.2 cm (4 5/16 x 3/4 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-63-30/5773
Provenance
Collector Mr. Chester W. Smith (1900-1910)
Seller Mrs. Chester W. Smith (11/17/1947)

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