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End-blown flute, G
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End-blown flute, G

Vernacular Name
  • Bibigwan
ALTERNATE NAME(S)
  • Native American flute
  • Courting flute
Date2022 February
Place MadeClearlake Oaks, California, United States
ModelLegacy
SignedCarved on the back of the air chamber: [five-point star] Blueflint [five-point star]
MarkingsCarved on the back of the air chamber: G / 2022
DescriptionOne-piece, end-blown flute with external duct. Dyed curly maple body and mouthpiece. Wenge wood block, nest, and mouthpiece trim. Leather strap. Six fingerholes.
Pentatonically tuned. Ergonomic mid-range flute with warble.
DimensionsLength: 559mm / 22in
Inner bore: 25.4mm / 1in
ProvenanceNone, as it was purchased new, directly from the studio by the National Music Museum.

Credit LinePurchase funds gift of the Clayton & Odessa Lang Ofstad Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Co-Trustee, 2022
Object number15666
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