Mam

David James Blaikley British

late 19th century

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Title: Mam
Maker: David James Blaikley (British, London 1846–1936 London)
Date: late 19th century
Geography: Egypt (British repro)
Culture: Egyptian (repro)
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: L. of 1649: 1 ft. 6 in., L. of 1650: 1 ft. 5-3/4 in.
Classification: Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-pipe
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.1649
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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