Edge-blown flute.

Instrument

End blown flute

Instrument Family

Wind

Description

Edge-blown flute. Origin unknown. Three sections: top, middle, and bottom. Turned wood with ebony or blackwood tenons. Seven finger holes and one thumb hole. Bottom section has four additional holes, two of which may be additional finger or tuning holes. Decorative incised lines in concentric circles carved throughout instrument.

Collection

MIMEd ; Sir Nicholas Shackleton Collection

Accession Number

5644