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Duct flute (ya-ah-ga-wasta?)
Native American, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Seneca
19th century
Object Place: New York State, United States, Northeast
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
Length 44.1 cm, diameter 2.7 cm (Length 17 3/8 in., diameter 1 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Leslie Lindsey Mason Collection
Accession Number17.2231
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Musical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionCylindrical body constructed of two hollowed out halves of softwood, bound together with cotton cord inE five places. Rectangular window covered by lead lip and external duct block with slanted upper surface, each bound to body with cotton cord. Proximal end slightly convex with small blow hole at center. Six equally-spaced fingerholes, with slightly chamfered edges, near center of body. Short wood pin (for unknown purpose) protruding from top surface near distal end.
ProvenanceFrancis W. Galpin (b. 1858 - d. 1945), Hatfield Regis, England; 1916, sold by Francis W. Galpin to William Lindsey (b. 1858 - d. 1922), Boston; 1916, gift of William Lindsey to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 5, 1916)