Flute Item Number: E294 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A dark black flute with one end turning upward and having an outward flaring rim. Main body has three v- shaped ridges, one each above the three finger holes.
Cultural Context
musical instrument, blown, accompanies dancing.
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
- E294
- Type of Item
- flute
- Material
- clay
- Manufacturing Technique
- hand moulded and fired
- Overall
- height 4.8 cm, width 19.0 cm, depth 4.0 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
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0235/0005