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Transverse flute

Painted and inscribed, bamboo flute, with internal duct and fingerholes. Lateral blow hole enables this example to be played as a transverse flute. Manufactured in the factory of a particular tribe. Used as child' s toy.

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  • Materials:Bamboo; Pigment
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  • Repository:Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge
  • Measurements:L: 295mm; W: 18mm; H: 18mm