Olera (end-blown flute)
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Alternative TitleOlera. |
InstrumentEnd blown flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; End blown flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeAcquired 1966 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Bamboo end-blown notched open flute; nodes removed; surface scraped down and lightly varnished by maker; 4 finger-holes; hole in foot for hanging. Overall size: 327mm. General usage of type: Used for dancing, especially girl's dance, 'dingi dingi'. General literature references: Trowell and Wachsmann 1953, p.340. Usable pitch: Plays in lowest octave 41000 El, 41190 El, 5190 El, 5415 El, 5670 El. Specific usage history: Acquired unused, Gulu, 1966. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: Used for dancing, especially girl's dance, `dingi-dingi'. Specific usage history: Acquired unused, Gulu, 1966. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1993. |
Measurements327. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2088 |