Flute Item Number: 3439/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long, hollow cylinder of bamboo with two projections on its sealed end. The opposite end is open, has a triangular notch, and is decorated with a crosshatch design. The entire cylinder has been lightly carved and painted with repeating narrow oval shapes, tapering to a point at each end, with repeating triangles within. There are two holes on the side near the closed end. The designs are coloured a light reddish-brown. Interior is undecorated.
Narrative
Acquired by Bossen during a brief stay in Ambrym, Vanuatu ,1973-1975.
Item History
- Made in Vanuatu
- Collected between 1973 and 1975
- Owned by Frits Bossen before August 19, 2020
- Received from Frits Bossen (Donor) on August 19, 2020
What
- Name
- Flute
- Identification Number
- 3439/3
- Type of Item
- flute
- Material
- bamboo grass
- Overall
- height 102.3 cm, diameter 4.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Previous Owner
- Frits Bossen
- Received from
- Frits Bossen (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vanuatu
When
- Collection Date
- between 1973 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before August 19, 2020
- Acquisition Date
- on August 19, 2020
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3439/0003