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Herd boy's bamboo flute, they signal to one another and entertain themselves
Herd boy's bamboo flute, they signal to one another and entertain themselves
Object Number 47-44-50/6168
Display Title Herd boy's bamboo flute, they signal to one another and entertain themselves
Descriptions
Inventory Description Flute, bamboo tube, 4 burnished holes, 1 end slightly burnt
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Inhambane
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Inhambane, vicinity of
Materials Bamboo
Dimensions Overall: 35.8 x 3.1 x 2.8 cm (14 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-44-50/6168/ [paper label] #36

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