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Object Number 2004.1.266
Display Title Flute
Descriptions
Object Description Flute
Inventory Description Flute, reed flutes, previously joined by reed strap and resin, broken apart
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Materials Reed, Resin
Dimensions Overall: 68.7 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm (27 1/16 x 5/8 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 2004.1.266

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