Flute

38-22-1

From: United States of America | Illinois | Cook County | Chicago

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 38-22-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Iroquois (uncertain)
Provenience United States of America | Illinois | Cook County | Chicago
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Period Historic Period
Section American
Materials Wood | Buckskin
Description

Large: of two hollowed-out half-tubes of wood, formerly stuck together; bound with 7 tied buckskin thongs. 7 finger holes, anterior one filled up. Wooden slide tied on with buckskin. Generalized Eastern and Plain type.

Height 7 cm
Length 54 cm
Width 5.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of John S. Gummey in memory of his grandfather John M. Gummey, 1938

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