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Object Number 31-49-60/D3748
Display Title Bone flute, said to be made of a wing bone of an eagle
Descriptions
Object Description Bone flute, said to be made of a wing bone of an eagle
Inventory Description Flute, carved bone, hollow, nine finger hole, perforated end with leather tie, m
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Tibet
Dimensions Overall: 28 x 1.7 x 2.2 cm (11 x 11/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object D3748

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