Possibly a nose flute? Large cylindrical flute-shaped instrument of bamboo stem. The flute has split on an angle into two pieces. One piece (part a) is larger, and the other piece (part b) has a triangular notch and a hole through to the opposite side. Various designs have been burned(?) into the wood: concentric circles; zigzags; hourglass; and zoomorphic figures. (Small piece of tape with collector number adhered to one end.)

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• Type of Item flute
• Culture Marquesan
• Material bamboo grass
• Measurements height 43.0 cm, diameter 2.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner George Stallworthy, Robert Stallworthy
• Received from Robert Stallworthy

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• Creation Date before 1841
• Collection Date between 1834 and 1841
• Ownership Date before 1859, before June 4, 2017
• Acquisition Date on June 4, 2017

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• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3254/0043