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Carved flute. Split piece of wood hollowed out and put back together
Carved flute. Split piece of wood hollowed out and put back together
Object Number 985-27-10/59314
Display Title Carved flute. Split piece of wood hollowed out and put back together
Descriptions
Object Description Carved flute. Split piece of wood hollowed out and put back together, wrapped w/ sinew and leather. End of flute carved in shape of bird's head. Squares carved out in relief along flute, holes are in the center of them. Brass mouthpiece. Carved wood stop over metal piece. 63.2x5.4 cm.
Inventory Description Wooden flute, carved bird head at one end, brass and lead fixtures.
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Teton
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Leather, Brass, Cedar
Dimensions Overall: 63.2 x 5.4 x 4 cm (24 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59314 & 34312
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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