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DCM 0876: Anonymous, North American Indian (Sioux) Courting Flute (Vertical Whistle Flute)

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DCM 0876: Anonymous, North American Indian (Sioux) Courting Flute (Vertical Whistle Flute)

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DCM ledger: "Sioux." Mouthpiece end is painted turquoise, and the large bird's head end is painted black or charcoal with 2 yellow dots for eyes, and decorative turquoise painted dots. Flue cover carved in the form of steps.
Instrument type: Courting Flute (Vertical Whistle Flute)
Medium: Soft wood, likely pine. Seam is covered with paper shims for most of the length. Lower end decorated with small colored feathers glued to exterior.; 86.4 cm.
Key Holes System: 0/5 holes. 8 rectangular vent apertures.
Mark Maximum: No mark.
Condition: Flue plate is missing, probably lead.
Provenance: Smith & Chandler, West Yellowstone, Montana, 3 Aug. 1929.

The Dayton C. Miller collection in the Library of Congress, contains nearly 1,700 flutes and other wind instruments, statuary, iconography, books, music, trade catalogs, tutors, patents, and other materials mostly related to the flute. It includes both Western and non-Western examples of flutes from around the world, with at least 460 European and American instrument makers represented. Items in the collection date from the 16th to the 20th century.

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1700 - 1900
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