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Object Number
46-69-30/5437
Display Title
Miniature bamboo flute for doll called egego - used in ceremony
Descriptions
Object Description
Miniature bamboo flute for doll called egego - used in ceremony to typify what is desired for coming year (1944)
Inventory Description
Reed whistle, tapered mouthpiece, plain.
Classification
- Woodwind
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Aymará
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Bolivia
/
La Paz Department
/
Pedro Domingo Murillo
/
La Paz
Materials
Reed
Dimensions
Overall: 13.4 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm (5 1/4 x 3/4 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-69-30/5437
Provenance
Collector
Mrs. Harry Tschopik, Jr.
(1940-1945 - 1946)
Collector
Mr. Harry Tschopik, Jr.
(1940-1945 - 1946)
Donor
Mrs. Harry Tschopik, Jr.
(1940-1945 - 1946)
Donor
Mr. Harry Tschopik, Jr.
(1940-1945 - 1946)
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