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Flute

Flute

Public Domain

Artist
CultureWest African peoples
Titles
  • Flute
Date1850–1970
PlaceAfrica
MediumBamboo
Dimensionswhole: 36 inches long

Credit LineThe Dr. Gus K. Nicholson Collection
Object number91.1547
Not on view

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Department
African Art
Object Type
ProvenanceDr. Gus K. Nicholson (1942–1989), Houston, by 1989; by inheritance to his heirs, 1989–1991; given to MFAH, 1991.

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Horn
Unknown African
Horn
1875–1970
Wood and gold leaf
97.1411
Flute
Unknown North American
Flute
1900-1933
Wood, leather, threads
44.473
Flute
Edward Riley, Sr.
Flute
c. 1819–1831
Boxwood, silver, ivory, and leather
B.2005.1.A-.D
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
Unknown African
Horn
1925–1935
Wood, gold leaf, and string
97.1489
Gong Beater (laure)
Unknown African
Gong Beater (laure)
1850–1970
Wood
91.1512
Gong and clapper
Unknown African
Gong and clapper
1930–1950
Wood, gold leaf, and fiber string
97.876.A,.B
Flute
Edward Baack
Flute
c. 1864–1872
Unidentified wood, ivory or bone, and brass
B.2011.25
Rattle
Unknown African
Rattle
1900–1935
Wood
91.1529
Gong and beater
Unknown African
Gong and beater
1900–1930
Wood and gold leaf
97.872.A,.B
Gong and Beater
Unknown African
Gong and Beater
1900–1930
Wood, gold leaf
97.873.A,.B
Gong and beater
Unknown African
Gong and beater
1900–1930
Wood, gold leaf
97.875.A,.B
Harp Bridge with Human Head
Unknown African
Harp Bridge with Human Head
1900–1940
Wood and metal
91.1484
Unknown African