Ludaya (side-blown flute)
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Alternative TitleLudaya. |
InstrumentLudaya ; Ludaya/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerP R Cooke |
Date MadeCirca 1967 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Open side-blown flute; made from flower spike of giant lobelia (`mudaya'); no finger-holes; left hand thumb closes near end; far end open, or closed by finger. Repair History: Cracks sealed with orange flake shellac and adhesive tape by owner. Overall size: 677mm. General literature references: Trowell and Wachsmann 1953, p.347; Cooke 1971. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1993. |
Measurements677. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2053 |