Nose Flute

P797B

From: Borneo | Sarawak

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Selingut
Object Number P797B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kayan
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak
Section Oceanian
Materials Bamboo
Description

Bamboo flute. Selingut. End blown. Mouth end partially closed leaving small hole at side with two finger holes. Holes burnt out and widely spaced near end opposite mouth end. Bamboo painted red leaving designs where unpainted. Design work is almost identical to P794.

Length 60.96 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898
Other Number A-495 - Seder Number

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