Galevu Hohamamu

Melanesian (Nggela Islands, Solomon Islands)

late 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Galevu Hohamamu
Date: late 19th century
Geography: Nggela Islands (formerly Florida Islands), Solomon Islands
Culture: Melanesian (Nggela Islands, Solomon Islands)
Medium: Bamboo, fiber
Dimensions: Longest pipe 19 in., Shortest 2-1/2 in.
Classification: Aerophone-Blow Hole-panpipe
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.828
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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