Flute

NA1705

From: North America

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number NA1705
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Sioux
Provenience North America
Culture Area Great Plains Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Metal | Fiber
Description

Outer duct flute with stops, now broken into three sections. Flute made in two pieces glued together, now separated, and with metal mouthpiece tube inserted in one end. Five finger stops. Outer block rests on a cut-out section. Four sound perforations (slits) toward distal end, which is shaped like a bird's head.

Length 76 cm
Width 4.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900

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