Flute Fragment

48-8-1A

From: Guatemala

Curatorial Section: American

Native Name Chirimiya
Object Number 48-8-1A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Guatemalan
Provenience Guatemala
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Wood | Palm Leaf | Cord
Description

In 2 Parts (A/B). Six-holed tube with flaring distal end; inserted smaller tube wrapped with corn and having wooden disc elow thin vibrant tips of split palm leaf. End of cord is held in fingers while playing.

Length 41.6 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Frances Goodman, 1948

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