Flute
Native Name | Paka Tepe Dewe |
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Object Number: | 65-10-49 |
Current Location: | Collections Storage |
Culture: | Cashinahua |
Provenience: | Peru Rio Curanja |
Culture Area: | Amazonia |
Maker: | Madituban |
Section: | American |
Materials: | Bamboo Cord Razor Grass |
Length: | 16.9 cm |
Outside Diameter: | 3.3 cm |
Credit Line: | Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965 |
Description
Hollow piece of bambo, solid at ends; one hole near one end, two near other; completely wrapped (except at holes) with bands of whtie and pink cord, black waxed cord and razor grass; white cord painted with red achiote; design rectilinear. Used by men for private entertainment only.
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