Omukuri (end-blown flute)
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Alternative TitleOmukuri. |
InstrumentEnd blown flute ; End blown flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeCirca 1967 |
DescriptionTechnical description: End-blown notched open flute; made from flower spike of giant lobelia; 4 finger-holes. Repair History: Shellac coated for conservation purposes. Overall size: 443mm. General usage of type: Used for dances. General literature references: Trowell and Wachsmann 1953, p.339 40. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: Used for dances. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1993. |
Measurements443. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2094 |