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Object Number 26-46-20/C10012
Display Title Flute
Descriptions
Inventory Description Reed flute, 8 perforations, resin on mouthpiece.
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama
Central America / Costa Rica
Materials Reed, Resin
Dimensions Overall: 19.5 x 1.9 x 1.8 cm (7 11/16 x 3/4 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C10012

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