Accession No

1961.7


Description

Flute with four holes, open at both ends. Made from a length of bamboo cane; ends slightly bevelled.


Place

Africa; East Africa; Ethiopia; Gamo Province; Gughé highlands; Mount Tola


Period


Source

Scott, Hugh (Dr) [field collector and bequeather]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1961.7


Cultural Affliation


Material

Plant; Bamboo; Cane


Local Term


Measurements

381mm


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Label attached with string: 'Bought on Mt Tola, Gughé Highlands, at about 10,000 feet altitude (Gamo Province, Ethiopia) December 1948 / Hugh Scott'
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring


Context (Field collection)
Donated by Dr Hugh Scott, FRS.
Bought on Mount Tola, at about 10 000 ft altitude.
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Open-ended cane flute with four stops.'
Event Date 1961
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Flute with four holes, open at both ends. Made from a length of bamboo cane; ends slightly bevelled.
Event Date 22/2/2022
Author: Katrina Dring


FM:106017

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