Flute Item Number: Sf701 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

A slightly flaring cylindrical bone flute with two small holes and one large hole arranged in a line. The large hole is closest to the flared end.

History Of Use

A variety of musical instruments: flutes, panpipes, drums, whistles and conch shells; were used in pre-Conquest Peru. Examples of instruments exist, as well as depictions on pottery. Musical instruments are often pictured in elaborate ceremonial scenes.

Narrative

Pre-Conquest, before 1532 C.E.

Item History

  • Made in Peru before 1532
  • Collected between 1949 and 1966
  • Owned by Anonymous before May 4, 1981
  • Received from Anonymous (Donor) on May 4, 1981

What

Name
Flute
Identification Number
Sf701
Type of Item
flute
Material
bone
Manufacturing Technique
cut and drilled
Overall
height 7.5 cm, width 0.8 cm, depth 0.7 cm

Who

Culture
Andes
Previous Owner
Anonymous
Received from
Anonymous (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Peru

When

Creation Date
before 1532
Collection Date
between 1949 and 1966
Ownership Date
before May 4, 1981
Acquisition Date
on May 4, 1981

Other

Condition
good
Accession Number
0711/0203