A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo). <em>Dance Flute</em>, late 19th century. Wood, gourd, plant fibers, pigment, feathers, cotton cloth, 24 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (63 x 11.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1903, Museum Collection Fund, 03.325.4700. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 03.325.4700.jpg)

Dance Flute

Artist:A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo)

Medium: Wood, gourd, plant fibers, pigment, feathers, cotton cloth

Dates:late 19th century

Dimensions: 24 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (63 x 11.6 cm)

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Accession Number: 03.325.4700

Image: 03.325.4700.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
This long, elegant flute is made from a sound piece of wood with a bell shaped gourd painted in black, yellow, blue and white. Sprigs of fir are tied around the middle.

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