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Reed whistle
Object Number 11-43-30/82971.1
Display Title Reed whistle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Reed whistle, 2 small reed tubes tied together w/ string, w/ resin, perforated.
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Woyawoi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Guyana
South America / British Guiana
Materials Reed, Cotton, Resin
Dimensions Overall: 8.1 x 1 x 0.6 cm (3 3/16 x 3/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 82971
Provenance
Collector Rev. John W. Ogilvie (1910 - 1911)

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