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Flute, 6 note instrument
Flute, 6 note instrument
Object Number 991-17-30/11723
Display Title Flute, 6 note instrument
Descriptions
Object Description Flute, 6 note instrument
Inventory Description Reed flute, plain, 6 holes, 1 main aperature.
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Shuar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms Southeast
Materials Reed, Bamboo
Dimensions Overall: 27.5 x 1.4 x 1.5 cm (10 13/16 x 9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-17-30/11723
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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