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End-blown flute
End-blown flute
End-blown flute

End-blown flute

ALTERNATE NAME(S)
  • Courting flute
  • Native American flute
Date1875-1900 ca.
Place MadeNorthern Plains, United States, North America
Serial No.none
Signednone
Markingsnone
DescriptionEnd-blown with external duct. Wood. Five tone holes.
DimensionsOverall length: 530 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Published ReferencesShrine to Music Museum Newsletter, April, 1975, p. 2. This article shows entire display case; it is not specific to this flute.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00873
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