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Flute, end-blown
Object Number 37-98-70/844
Display Title Flute, end-blown
Descriptions
Indigenous Term sikoe
Object Description Flute, end blown. Bamboo flute with 4 stops only; Bamboo cylinder with four fingerholes positioned along the bottom half; fingerhole on opposite side; closed end tapered to small aperture blowhole; opening on cylinder near blowhole produces edge-tone.
Inventory Description Flute, bamboo, five holes, projection at one end
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Dutch East Indies / <State> / Nias Island / Soliga / Soliga
Additional Geographic Terms Central
Materials Bamboo
Dimensions Overall: 30.25 x 2.25 x 2.25 cm (11 15/16 x 7/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-98-70/844
Provenance
Collector Dr. Barbara Lawrence

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