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Bamboo flute, "leman," usually blown from side of mouth; 5 holes.
Bamboo flute, "leman," usually blown from side of mouth; 5 holes.
Object Number 973-42-50/11744
Display Title Bamboo flute, "leman," usually blown from side of mouth; 5 holes.
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Leman
Inventory Description Reed flute, 5 perforations, plain.
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Date 1972-1973
Culture
  • Machagalla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia / Northern Wallega
Additional Geographic Terms Horo-Guduru; Lemu; Gidda-Kiramu
Materials Reed
Dimensions Overall: 55.5 x 2.4 x 2.5 cm (21 7/8 x 15/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-42-50/11744

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