Washint, reed flute; cracked

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Object Number 2011.36.6

Display Title Washint, reed flute; cracked

Descriptions

Inventory Description Flute, hollow reed, with five perforation on top

Classification

Musical

Department Ethnographic

Date 1975 or before

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Ethiopia

Materials Reed

Dimensions Overall: 53.5 x 1.5 x 2 cm (21 1/16 x 9/16 x 13/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 2011.36.6

Credit Line Gift of Kay Kaufman Shelemay and Jack S. Shelemay

Provenance

Collector Kay Kaufman Shelemay (-2011)

Donor Donated by Kay Kaufman Shelemay (-2011)

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