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Courting Flute - Image 2

1885-1900 c.

National Music Museum, University of South Dakota

National Music Museum, University of South Dakota
Vermillion, United States

A carved, green-painted snake is wrapped six-and-a-half times around the length of the flute's shaft. It faces the uncoiled snake located on top of the instrument's saddle (also known as a block).

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  • Title: Courting Flute - Image 2
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1885-1900 c.
  • Location Created: Pueblo Nation, New Mexico
  • Type: woodwind musical instrument
  • Rights: © National Music Museum
  • Photo Credit: Bill Willroth, Sr.
  • Credit: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
National Music Museum, University of South Dakota

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