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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