Flute

65-10-49

From: Peru | Rio Curanja

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Paka Tepe Dewe
Object Number 65-10-49
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cashinahua
Provenience Peru | Rio Curanja
Culture Area Amazonia
Creator Madituban
Section American
Materials Bamboo | Cord | Razor Grass
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.

Length 16.9 cm
Outside Diameter 3.3 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965

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