Flute

65-10-45

From: Peru | Rio Curanja

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Deweti
Object Number 65-10-45
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cashinahua
Provenience Peru | Rio Curanja
Culture Area Amazonia
Creator Soldado
Section American
Materials Reed (plant) | Razor Grass | Cord
Description

Hollow reed wrapped from mouth part to first hole with black, pink, and white cord and yellow razor grass; white cord has geometric designs painted in brown-orange achiote; top filled with wax; stop holes burned around edges. Used for the private entertainment of men.

Length 48 cm
Outside Diameter 2.8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965

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