Flute

2014.01.0134

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Artifact Identification Flute   (2014.01.0134)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
  2. :
  3. Musical T&E
  4. :
  5. Musical Instruments
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1900-1978
Culture Samogo, Mossi, Nuna, Bwa, Bobo, Gurunsi, or Nunuma

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 25.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 8.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.5 cm
Weight 131 g
Measuring Remarks Depth = Thickness
Materials Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes N/A
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Kramer, Henri. Haute Volta. Printed in Belgium (Sopeba 15th African Exhibition) 1973 Massa, G. and J-C Lauret. Sculptures des Trois Volta. G. Sepia, Societe des Amateurs de L’Art African. Roy, Christopher and Thomas Wheelock. Land of the Flying Masks. Prestel Vexlay. Germany, 2007. C. Rox Alain & Francoise. Art of the Upper Volta Rivers. Chaffin, France, unknown date.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Robert C. and Donna M. Spina Helmholz
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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