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Description:

This flute was made by an unknown maker in Bulgaria, 19th century. It is a kaval flute, made of cherry with bone ferrules. This flute has 7 fingerholes, 1 thumbhole, and 4 vent holes.

Date Made: 19th century

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Bulgaria

Related Event: World's Columbian Exposition

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.095673Accession Number: 27843Catalog Number: 95673

Object Name: flute

Physical Description: cherry (overall material)bone (overall material)Measurements: upper: 12 3/4 in x 1 in; 32.385 cm x 2.54 cmcenter: 12 1/2 in x 1 1/16 in; 31.75 cm x 2.69875 cmlower: 8 11/16 in x 1 3/8 in; 22.06625 cm x 3.4925 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-fad3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1160947

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Kaval Flute