Outer Duct Flute

50-10-1

From: United States of America | South Carolina (uncertain) | North Carolina (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 50-10-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience United States of America | South Carolina (uncertain) | North Carolina (uncertain)
Culture Area Southeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Reed (plant)
Description

With stops. Flute made of two halves of reed with natural node in place. Two lateral openings, one on each side of the node, with a wooden block covering. Six stops placed in a flattened-out portion fo side. Two holes for suspension cord, laterally placed at distal end.

Length 34 cm
Width 10.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Samuel W. Fernberger, 1950
Other Number CG920218-2445 - Found in Collection Number

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