Flute

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Date created: AD 600–900 (Late Classic period)

Culture/People: possibly Veracruz/Gulf Coast (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Edward H. Merrin, Non-Indian
Donor: Edward H. Merrin, Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Edward H. Merrin (owner of a New York City art gallery); donated to MAI by Edward H. Merrin in 1970.
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Place: Veracruz State; Mexico

See related items: Veracruz/Gulf Coast (archaeological culture); Music and Sound

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 24/3352
Barcode: 243352.000

Object Type: Music and Sound

Object Name: Flute
Media/Materials: Pottery
Techniques: Mold-made, modeled, appliquéd, incised
Dimensions: 25 x 21 x 16.2 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws659228a9b-226d-494b-882c-a002980201a9

Record ID: NMAI_259070