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Flute/Whistle

Bolivia Tarka Set - Field Collected

Bolivia
Bolivian

Wood
1980

Length: A - 10.75" / B - 16" / C - 22.75"

This set of Bolivian tarkas were made by Walata Lapaz from Bolivia. The end-blown block/duct flute (like a recorder) is made in 3 sizes. The smallest is an octave above the largest and the middle is a fifth above the largest and are used for traditional weddings and ritual ceremonies.

 

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Catalog#: LA-AEWF-41-42-43