End-blown flute.

Instrument

End blown flute

Instrument Family

Wind

Place Made

Possibly Africa ; Africa

Description

End-blown flute. Origin unknown but possibly Africa. Cane or bamboo. Open end. Six finger holes made through burning. Three bands of metal wrapped around the instrument. Decorative incised and inked lines and drawings in geometric patterns throughout instrument.

Collection

Sir Nicholas Shackleton Collection ; MIMEd

Accession Number

5642