Svirka (Pistjalka) Flute

Description:

This flute was made by an unknown maker in Bulgaria, 19th century. It is a svirka (pistjalka) flute, made of birch. This flute has 6 fingerholes.

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.095683Accession Number: 27843Catalog Number: 95683

Object Name: flute

Physical Description: birch (overall material)Measurements: overall: 11 7/8 in x 7/8 in; 30.1625 cm x 2.2225 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-49f2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1160956

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