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Object Number
991-17-30/11700
Display Title
Flute, 7 note, within wood nodes called "peena"
Descriptions
Object Description
Flute, 7 note, within wood nodes called "peena" used in fiestas by dancers and priostes; antique with patina showing it has been well-used.
Inventory Description
Reed flute, 7 holes, plain.
Classification
- Woodwind
- Raw Material
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Shuar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Ecuador
/
Carchi
/
<County>
/
<City>
/
Mira
Additional Geographic Terms
Ibarra, North of
Materials
Reed, Bamboo
Dimensions
Overall: 51 x 2.7 x 2.8 cm (20 1/16 x 1 1/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
991-17-30/11700; 2
Provenance
Collector
Phyllis K. Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Collector
A. Harvey Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Donor
Phyllis K. Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Donor
A. Harvey Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
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