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Artifact

Reed Instrument

Description

  • Instrument made from a hollowed-out reed.
  • Outside of the instrument is decorated with carved bands.

History of Use

  • Instrument was used by native peoples of Colombia.

Background Information

Map Location

Latitude: 6° 55' 4.4" N
Longitude: 73° 46' 4.145" W

Date

1930-1943

Dimensions

inches
Length:
31.8
Width:
1.0
Height:
1.0

Events, Places, People

  • John T. Braybrook
  • Colombia

Originating Location

South America›Colombia

Subject

  • A brown reed instrument with carved bands along its body. There is a groove cut out on top between the mouthpiece and the end. The mouthpiece and end are smooth.
  • A brown reed instrument with carved bands along its body. There is a groove cut out on top between the mouthpiece and the end. The mouthpiece and end are smooth.
  • A brown reed instrument with carved bands along its body. There is a groove cut out on top between the mouthpiece and the end. The end is smooth and there is a notch carved out of it.

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