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Fangufangu. Nose flute. Made from a single section of kofe (bamboo) the playing holes are then burnt through or drilled through, there are 5 from top to bottom and a 6th hole drilled on the other side directly opposite the middle hole. This fangufangu is medium in size and cylindrical in shape. Light brown in colour with darker brown areas around the playing holes as well as either end.

Accession number: 1935.119 Last Update: 16 Sept 2026
Other Name

fangufangu (Tongan)

Accession Number

1935.119

Accession Date

1935

Other Id

21919 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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