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Teton Sioux carved flute. Split piece of wood hollowed out and put back together
Teton Sioux carved flute. Split piece of wood hollowed out and put back together
Object Number 985-27-10/59313
Display Title Teton Sioux carved flute. Split piece of wood hollowed out and put back together
Descriptions
Object Description Teton Sioux carved flute. Split piece of wood hollowed out and put back together. End of flute carved into shape of bird's head, portions of which are painted red. 48.4x3.3 cm.
Inventory Description Flute, carved wood, end carved in shape of birds mouth
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Teton
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 48.5 x 3 x 4 cm (19 1/8 x 1 3/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59313, 34311
Provenance
Collector William Radcliff Morris (1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1930 - 1985)
Donor Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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