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Flute, end-blown. Bamboo flute with four finger holes; design carved into surfac
Flute, end-blown. Bamboo flute with four finger holes; design carved into surfac
Object Number 973-11-70/5274
Display Title Flute, end-blown. Bamboo flute with four finger holes; design carved into surfac
Descriptions
Object Description Flute, end-blown. Bamboo flute with four finger holes; design carved into surface; finger holes positioned on lower third of tube. "never played by women" - for men only. Decorations on exterior made by burning sticks and applying to surface.
Inventory Description Flute, bamboo tube, incised floral and geometric designs, 4 holes
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Ialibu
Materials Bamboo, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 54 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm (21 1/4 x 3/4 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-11-70/5274
Provenance
Collector Mary Elizabeth Rame

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