Flute Item Number: E290 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Like a flute in appearance with one end flared outward.. The surface of the instrument is mottled grey-brown-black. Mouthpiece is light brown. Four holes down side of instrument. The wood has been a little burnt to be sure it is dry.
History Of Use
Musical instrument
Item History
- Made in Oaxaca, Mexico
- Owned by Irene Dodek before February 28, 1973
- Received from Irene Dodek (Seller) and Unknown (Funding source) on February 28, 1973
What
- Name
- Flute
- Identification Number
- E290
- Type of Item
- flute
- Material
- copal wood ? and wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- burned and carved
- Overall
- height 21.8 cm, diameter 6.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Central Mexico
- Previous Owner
- Irene Dodek
- Received from
- Irene Dodek (Seller) and Unknown (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Oaxaca, Mexico
When
- Ownership Date
- before February 28, 1973
- Acquisition Date
- on February 28, 1973
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0235/0001