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End-blown flute
Unknown people
19th century
Object Place: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Medium/Technique
Ivory, leather
Dimensions
Length 31 cm, width 5 cm (Length 12 3/16 in., width 1 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Leslie Lindsey Mason Collection
Accession Number17.2183
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CollectionsMusical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionConical body of ivory (elephant tusk) with slightly concave embouchure end. Two small circular fingerholes near narrow end. Integral eyelet near center of body with leather carrying strap.
ProvenanceFrancis W. Galpin (1858-1945), Hatfield Regis, England; 1916, sold by Francis W. Galpin to William Lindsey (1858-1922), Boston, Massachusetts; 1916, gift of William Lindsey, in memory of his daughter, Leslie Lindsey Mason, to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 5, 1916)