Flute Item Number: 2670/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved flute with one pointed end and one blunt end. Overall shape is long and narrow with an ovular cross-section. The ends are tied tightly together. There is a carved face near the centre of the flute with an opening through its mouth. The face has a curvi-linear geometric design decorating the facial features. One eye is inlaid while the other is missing.
Item History
- Made in New Zealand before 1840
- Collected between 1816 and 1840
- Owned by John Williams
- Owned by Michael A. Williams before May 26, 2006
- Received from Michael A. Williams (Donor) on May 26, 2006
What
Who
- Culture
- Maori
- Previous Owner
- John Williams and Michael A. Williams
- Received from
- Michael A. Williams (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- New Zealand
When
- Creation Date
- before 1840
- Collection Date
- between 1816 and 1840
- Ownership Date
- before May 26, 2006
- Acquisition Date
- on May 26, 2006
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 64
- Accession Number
- 2670/0003