Skip to main content
Large bamboo flute
Object Number 37-126-50/3277
Display Title Large bamboo flute
Descriptions
Inventory Description Flute, bamboo with fiber wrappings, 4 perforations
Classification
  • Woodwind
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Materials Bamboo, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 49 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm (19 5/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-126-50/3277

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Bamboo flute - painted and incised decoration; tied at each end with pieces of o
44-54-20/15004 Bamboo flute - painted and incised decoration; tied at each end with pieces of o
Woodwind
Tabasco
Sonora
Bamboo flute, bamboo probably purchased from china
31-49-60/D3767 Bamboo flute, bamboo probably purchased from china
Woodwind
Tibet
Bamboo flute
44-54-20/15003 Bamboo flute
Woodwind
Sonora
Tabasco
Bamboo flute wound at one end with red ribbbon
44-54-20/15002 Bamboo flute wound at one end with red ribbbon
Woodwind
Sonora
Tabasco
Bamboo flute with dark diamond shaped designs
46-78-70/2320 Bamboo flute with dark diamond shaped designs
Woodwind
Java
Bamboo flute, played by blowing into one end - talagwe
37-126-50/3237 Bamboo flute, played by blowing into one end - talagwe
Woodwind
Raw Material
Cameroon
Flute, end-blown. Bamboo flute with four finger holes; design carved into surfac
973-11-70/5274 Flute, end-blown. Bamboo flute with four finger holes; design carved into surfac
Woodwind
Papua New Guinea
Sacred flute (female one of a pair) - bamboo; decorated with +
36-105-70/485 Sacred flute (female one of a pair) - bamboo; decorated with +
Woodwind
Karau
Child's flute, four bamboo pipes, 3.5 in. x 1.25 in, tied with grass
973-11-70/5279 Child's flute, four bamboo pipes, 3.5 in. x 1.25 in, tied with grass
Woodwind
Southern Highland?
Flute, end-blown. Bamboo flute with four finger holes; design carved into surfac
973-11-70/5276 Flute, end-blown. Bamboo flute with four finger holes; design carved into surfac
Woodwind
Papua New Guinea
Bamboo flute
02-20-60/62090 Bamboo flute
Woodwind
Maldive Islands
Bamboo flutes
17-55-70/D1034 Bamboo flutes
Woodwind
Mindanao