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Flute, 5 note instrument
Flute, 5 note instrument
Object Number 991-17-30/11722
Display Title Flute, 5 note instrument
Descriptions
Object Description Flute, 5 note instrument
Inventory Description Reed flute, 6 holes, plain.
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Shuar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms Southeast
Materials Reed, Bamboo
Dimensions Overall: 30.5 x 2.1 x 2.2 cm (12 x 13/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-17-30/11722
Provenance
Collector A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Collector Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Donor A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Donor Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)

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