Flute

P3166D

From: Java

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P3166D
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Java
Section Oceanian
Materials Bamboo
Description

Bamboo flute (suling). One end closed, with square hole for air stream. This end cut away to accommodate a rattan band (present), for directing the air stream towards the adjacent square hole. On body of flute, six round holes (stops), in two groups of three. Dark, with burnt designs.

Length 44.6 cm
Outside Diameter 1.7 cm

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