Flute Item Number: 2600/11 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Flute with six finger holes containing a rolled up paper with blue writing.
History Of Use
Used by men in religious and dancing ceremonies.
Item History
- Made in Pimia River, Choco, Colombia during 1951
- Collected between 1951 and 1952
- Owned by Jacob Loewen and Anne Loewen before July 22, 2003
- Received from Jacob Loewen (Donor) and Anne Loewen (Donor) on July 22, 2003
What
- Name
- Flute
- Identification Number
- 2600/11
- Type of Item
- flute
- Material
- reed grass, paper and ink
- Overall
- height 49.5 cm, diameter 2.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Wounaan
- Previous Owner
- Jacob Loewen and Anne Loewen
- Received from
- Jacob Loewen (Donor) and Anne Loewen (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Pimia River, Choco, Colombia
When
- Creation Date
- during 1951
- Collection Date
- between 1951 and 1952
- Ownership Date
- before July 22, 2003
- Acquisition Date
- on July 22, 2003
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 95
- Accession Number
- 2600/0011