probably Iroquois [Six Nations of the Grand River, Brantford, Ontario] (attributed) Search this
Collector:
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956 Search this
Seller:
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956 Search this
Object Name:
Flute
Media/Materials:
Wood, lead, twine/string
Techniques:
Carved, drilled, wrapped
Object Type:
Music and Sound
Place:
Six Nations Grand River Reserve; Brant County, Haldimand County; Ontario; Canada
Date created:
1890-1905
Collection History:
Collected by Joseph Keppler, Jr. (1872-1956, a long-time friend of George Heye) at an unknown date; purchased by George Heye from Joseph Keppler in 1906.
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