Flute Catalog - W

Detailed information for a subset of flutes in the Flutopedia Flute Catalog whose source begins with the letter W. The source is the crafting culture (if known), or else the flute maker's last name (if known), or else the name of the collection in which the flute resides.

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Flute Cultures, Makers, or Collections starting with W

Culture: White Mountain Apache

FM 68793: White Mountain Apache ~1901 Flute

Crafting culture: White Mountain Apache¹ «Wikipedia»; Date crafted: 1901 or before²; Accession date: 1901¹

Identification: Accession number: 769, IRN: 1299569¹; Provenance: Stanley McCormick Expedition to Arizona, 1901-1902 - Hopi graves in Walpi and Mishongnovi, C. L. Owen, Arizona¹; Disposition: In the Field Museum Anthropology Department collection, catalog #68793.³

¹ Field Museum catalog record as of April 13, 2017
² entered by Clint Goss, based on the accession date.
³ entered by Clint Goss on April 14, 2017

Culture: Wichita

AMNH 50.1 / 6368A: Wichita ~1911 Native American Flute

Crafting culture: Wichita¹; Date crafted: 1911 or before²; Date acquired: 1911¹; Overall length: 34.0(±0.5) cm³; Materials: WOOD, HIDE, SINEW, PIGMENT¹

Identification: AMNH Field No. 187¹; Provenance: USA¹; Personnel: Donor: Dr. Pliny E. Goddard¹; Disposition: In the American Museum of Natural History collection in New York City, catalog #50.1 / 6368A.⁴

For more information: American Museum of Natural History / Anthropology Collections

¹ American Museum of Natural History catalog record as of March 24, 2017
² entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
³ American Museum of Natural History catalog record as of March 24, 2017 (original text: ‘A) L:34 W:8 D:3 B) L:34 W:9 D:3 (in CM)’)
⁴ entered by Clint Goss on March 24, 2017

AMNH 50.1 / 6368B: Wichita ~1911 Native American Flute

Crafting culture: Wichita¹; Date crafted: 1911 or before²; Date acquired: 1911¹; Overall length: 34.0(±0.5) cm³; Materials: WOOD, HIDE, SINEW, PIGMENT¹

Identification: AMNH Field No. 187¹; Provenance: USA¹; Personnel: Donor: Dr. Pliny E. Goddard¹; Disposition: In the American Museum of Natural History collection in New York City, catalog #50.1 / 6368B.⁴

For more information: American Museum of Natural History / Anthropology Collections

¹ American Museum of Natural History catalog record as of March 24, 2017
² entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
³ American Museum of Natural History catalog record as of March 24, 2017 (original text: ‘A) L:34 W:8 D:3 B) L:34 W:9 D:3 (in CM)’)
⁴ entered by Clint Goss on March 24, 2017

FM 59267: Wichita ~1901 Native American Flute

Crafting culture: Wichita¹; Date crafted: 1901 or before²; Accession date: 1901¹

Identification: Accession number: 768, IRN: 1289792¹; Provenance: Ethnological Expedition to Oklahoma, 1900-1901 - Osage, Pawnee, and Wichita, G. A. Dorsey¹; Disposition: In the Field Museum Anthropology Department collection, catalog #59267.³

¹ Field Museum catalog record as of April 13, 2017
² entered by Clint Goss, based on the accession date.
³ entered by Clint Goss on April 14, 2017

NMNH E360242: Wichita ~1931 Native American Flute

Crafting culture: Wichita^1,2; Date crafted: Before March 20, 1931³; Accession date: March 20, 1931¹; Overall length: 45.720(±0.159) cm (⇇ 'L 18' in)⁴

Identification: NMNH Accession No. 113605¹; Provenance: Not Given, Oklahoma, United States, North America¹; Personnel: Donor: Victor J. Evans¹; Disposition: In the National Museum of Natural History collection of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., catalog #E360242:.⁵

For more information: Smithsonian Institution / Collections

¹ Smithsonian Institution and the National Museum of Natural History catalog record as of February 26, 2017
² [Wolf 2002]
³ entered by Clint Goss, based on the accession date.
⁴ [Wolf 2002] (original text: ‘L 18’)
⁵ entered by Clint Goss on February 26, 2017

Payne #9: McKinley Standing Wichita ~1986 Native American Flute

Crafting culture: Wichita^1,2; Instrument maker: McKinley Standing^1,2,3 — Wichita; Date crafted: About 1986^2,3; Overall length: 53.340(±0.159) cm (⇇ 'L 21' in)⁴

Identification: Munn auction lot #174³; Wolf item #9, photos #50-55¹; Auction history: October 21, 2005 by R. G. Munn Auctions: Sale price $225 ($285.13 including buyer's premium and tax), Estimate $500 - $1,000, Starting bid $250⁵; Remarks: Made by McKinley Standing, son of Nettie Standing. Attributed as last flute made before his death. Listed in flute book [page 34, figure 73], 21” long.²

Cited in: [Payne 1999], page 34, figure 73

¹ [Wolf 2003]
² [Gatliff 2005]
³ Auction by R. G. Munn Auctions on October 21, 2005
⁴ [Wolf 2003] (original text: ‘L 21’)
⁵ R. G. Munn Auctions catalog record as of October 21, 2005

Culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)

AMNH 50 / 7794: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) ~1909 Native American Flute

Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)¹ «Wikipedia»; Date crafted: 1909 or before²; Date acquired: 1909¹; Overall length: 49.8(±0.5) cm³; Materials: METAL, WOOD, CORD¹

Provenance: WI, JACKSON COUNTY, BLACK RIVER FALLS, Midwest, Plains, USA¹; Personnel: Donor: Alanson B. Skinner (Expedition)¹; Disposition: In the American Museum of Natural History collection in New York City, catalog #50 / 7794.⁴

For more information: American Museum of Natural History / Anthropology Collections

¹ American Museum of Natural History catalog record as of March 24, 2017
² entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
³ American Museum of Natural History catalog record as of March 24, 2017 (original text: ‘D:2.1 L:49.8 H:4.5 (in CM)’)
⁴ entered by Clint Goss on March 24, 2017

AMNH 50 / 7897: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) ~1910 Native American Flute

Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)¹ «Wikipedia»; Date crafted: 1910 or before²; Date acquired: 1910¹; Overall length: 27.7(±0.5) cm³; Materials: CANE, STRING, BONE?, PIGMENT¹

Provenance: WI, JACKSON COUNTY, BLACK RIVER FALLS, Midwest, Plains, USA¹; Personnel: Donor: T. R. Roddy (Purchase)¹; Disposition: In the American Museum of Natural History collection in New York City, catalog #50 / 7897.⁴

For more information: American Museum of Natural History / Anthropology Collections

¹ American Museum of Natural History catalog record as of March 24, 2017
² entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
³ American Museum of Natural History catalog record as of March 24, 2017 (original text: ‘D:1.9 L:27.7 (in CM)’)
⁴ entered by Clint Goss on March 24, 2017

AMNH 50 / 8014: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) ~1910 Native American Flute

Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)¹ «Wikipedia»; Date crafted: 1910 or before²; Date acquired: 1910¹; Overall length: 55.8(±0.5) cm³; Materials: REED, WOOD, HIDE, METAL¹

Provenance: NE, THURSTON COUNTY, WINNEBAGO CITY, Plains, USA¹; Personnel: Donor: T. R. Roddy (Purchase)¹; Disposition: In the American Museum of Natural History collection in New York City, catalog #50 / 8014.⁴

For more information: American Museum of Natural History / Anthropology Collections

¹ American Museum of Natural History catalog record as of March 24, 2017
² entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
³ American Museum of Natural History catalog record as of March 24, 2017 (original text: ‘D:2.4 L:55.8 H:5.6 (in CM)’)
⁴ entered by Clint Goss on March 24, 2017

DCM 242: John Spear Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) ~1922 Native American Flute

Primary Material: Wood¹; Wood²; Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)² «Wikipedia»; Instrument maker: John Spear² — Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk); Date crafted: Before March 16, 1922³; Date acquired: March 16, 1922²; Overall length: 52.20(±0.05) cm²; Materials: Wood, possibly walnut, thong.²

Provenance: From Oliver La Mere, Winnebago, Nebraska, 16 Mar. 1922.²; Disposition: In the Dayton C. Miller collection of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., cataloged as DCM 242:.⁴; Remarks: Tube decorated, possibly also stabilized, with inlaid lead ferrules perpendicular, diagonal, and decorative in a diamond pattern, surrounding 4 vent holes at the bottom. Lead flue plate and carved wooden flue cover in the form of an unidentified, stylized animal. Made for this collection. DCM ledger: "Winnebago Tribe."²

For more information: Library of Congress / Dayton C. Miller Collection

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection catalog record as of February 23, 2017
³ entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
⁴ entered by Clint Goss on February 23, 2017

DCM 243: John Spear Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) ~1922 Bird Whistle

Primary Material: Cane¹; Cane²; Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)² «Wikipedia»; Instrument maker: John Spear² — Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk); Date crafted: Before March 16, 1922³; Date acquired: March 16, 1922²; Overall length: 29.00(±0.05) cm²; Materials: Cane, thong, paper.²

Provenance: From Oliver La Mere, Winnebago, Nebraska, 16 Mar. 1922.²; Disposition: In the Dayton C. Miller collection of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., cataloged as DCM 243:.⁴; Remarks: Dayton C. Miller ledger entry: "Winnebago Tribe." [and] "Made of cane with a knot at sound hole. Thong holding paper for upper lip...used with Winnebago war bundles and in winterfeasts."²

For more information: Library of Congress / Dayton C. Miller Collection

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection catalog record as of February 23, 2017
³ entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
⁴ entered by Clint Goss on February 23, 2017

DCM 244: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) ~1922 Bird Whistle

Primary Material: Bone¹; Bone²; Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)² «Wikipedia»; Date crafted: Before March 16, 1922³; Date acquired: March 16, 1922²; Overall length: 20.10(±0.05) cm²; Materials: Bone (eagle wing?).²

Provenance: From Oliver La Mere, Winnebago, Nebraska, 16 Mar. 1922.²; Disposition: In the Dayton C. Miller collection of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., cataloged as DCM 244:.⁴; Remarks: Dayton C. Miller ledger entry: "Winnebago Tribe."²

For more information: Library of Congress / Dayton C. Miller Collection

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection catalog record as of February 23, 2017
³ entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
⁴ entered by Clint Goss on February 23, 2017

DCM 534: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) ~1925 Native American Flute

Primary Material: Cedar¹; Cedar²; Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)^2,3 «Wikipedia»; Date crafted: Before December 23, 1925⁴; Date acquired: December 23, 1925²; Overall length: 54.00(±0.05) cm²; 53.816(±0.159) cm (⇇ 'L 21 3/16' in)⁵; Materials: Cedar, stained medium brown, and showing traces of yellow. All or some of mouthpipe/flue cover had been painted yellow.²

Provenance: From N. E. Carter, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 23 Dec. 1925.²; Disposition: In the Dayton C. Miller collection of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., cataloged as DCM 534:.⁶; Remarks: Dayton C. Miller ledger entry: "Winnebago"²

For more information: Library of Congress / Dayton C. Miller Collection

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection catalog record as of February 23, 2017
³ [Wolf 2002]
⁴ entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
⁵ [Wolf 2002] (original text: ‘L 21 3/16’)
⁶ entered by Clint Goss on February 23, 2017

DCM 550: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) ~1926 Native American Flute

Primary Material: Hardwood¹; Hardwood²; Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)^2,3 «Wikipedia»; Date crafted: Before January 4, 1926⁴; Date acquired: January 4, 1926²; Overall length: 53.340(±0.159) cm (⇇ 'L 21' in)⁵; 55.10(±0.05) cm²; Materials: Unidentified hard wood, aluminum flue plate, wooden flue cover, upper end strengthened with steel ferrule.²

Provenance: From N. E. Carter, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 4 Jan. 1926.²; Disposition: In the Dayton C. Miller collection of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., cataloged as DCM 550:.⁶; Remarks: Dayton C. Miller ledger entry: "Winnebago Indian."²

For more information: Library of Congress / Dayton C. Miller Collection

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection catalog record as of February 23, 2017
³ [Wolf 2002]
⁴ entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
⁵ [Wolf 2002] (original text: ‘L 21’)
⁶ entered by Clint Goss on February 23, 2017

DCM 551: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) ~1926 Native American Flute

Primary Material: Oak¹; Oak²; Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)^2,3 «Wikipedia»; Date crafted: Before January 4, 1926⁴; Date acquired: January 4, 1926²; Overall length: 62.20(±0.05) cm²; 64.294(±0.159) cm (⇇ 'L 25 5/16' in)⁵; Materials: Oak, leather thong, lead bands.²

Provenance: From N. E. Carter, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 4 Jan. 1926.²; Disposition: In the Dayton C. Miller collection of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., cataloged as DCM 551:.⁶; Remarks: Dayton C. Miller ledger entry: "Winnebago Indian." It appears that the tube was carved to receive the lead in a molten state, in that it also fills portions of the joints between the two tube halves. It was then apparently filed flush after the metal solidified. The mouthpipe is a turned wooden separate element. Four decorative vent apertures at the lower end.²

For more information: Library of Congress / Dayton C. Miller Collection

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection catalog record as of February 23, 2017
³ [Wolf 2002]
⁴ entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
⁵ [Wolf 2002] (original text: ‘L 25 5/16’)
⁶ entered by Clint Goss on February 23, 2017

DCM 751: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) ~1927 Native American Flute

Primary Material: Redwood¹; Redwood²; Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)^2,3 «Wikipedia»; Date crafted: Before September 23, 1927⁴; Date acquired: September 23, 1927²; Overall length: 61.60(±0.05) cm²; 61.436(±0.159) cm (⇇ 'L 24 3/16' in)⁵; Materials: Redwood(?), lead flue plate, separate wood mouthpipe.²

Provenance: From N. E. Carter, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 23 Sept. 1927.²; Disposition: In the Dayton C. Miller collection of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., cataloged as DCM 751:.⁶; Remarks: Dayton C. Miller ledger entry: "Winnebago."²

For more information: Library of Congress / Dayton C. Miller Collection

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection catalog record as of February 23, 2017
³ [Wolf 2002]
⁴ entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
⁵ [Wolf 2002] (original text: ‘L 24 3/16’)
⁶ entered by Clint Goss on February 23, 2017

DCM 811: John Spear Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) ~1928 Native American Flute

Primary Material: Red cedar¹; Red cedar²; Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)^2,3 «Wikipedia»; Instrument maker: John Spear² — Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk); Date crafted: Before September 25, 1928⁴; Date acquired: September 25, 1928²; Overall length: 53.975(±0.159) cm (⇇ 'L 21 1/4' in)⁵; 53.90(±0.05) cm²; Materials: Red cedar tube, aluminum flue plate, wood flue cover.²

Provenance: From H. H. Bennett Studio, Kilbourn, Wisconsin, 25 Sept. 1928.²; Disposition: In the Dayton C. Miller collection of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., cataloged as DCM 811:.⁶; Remarks: The flue plate, if original, and the flue cover is the carved wood type sometimes referred to as the "saddle." DCM ledger: "Winnebago" [and] "Made by John Spear, about 97 years old. See No. 242, for new flute by 'John Spear.'"²

For more information: Library of Congress / Dayton C. Miller Collection

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection catalog record as of February 23, 2017
³ [Wolf 2002]
⁴ entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
⁵ [Wolf 2002] (original text: ‘L 21 1/4’)
⁶ entered by Clint Goss on February 23, 2017

DCM 838: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) ~1929 Native American Flute

Primary Material: Bamboo¹; Bamboo²; Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)^2,3 «Wikipedia»; Date crafted: Before March 30, 1929⁴; Date acquired: March 30, 1929²; Overall length: 53.60(±0.05) cm²; 53.975(±0.159) cm (⇇ 'L 21 1/4' in)⁵; Materials: Bamboo tube, lead flue plate, leather thong.²

Provenance: From N. E. Carter, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 30 Mar. 1929.²; Disposition: In the Dayton C. Miller collection of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., cataloged as DCM 838:.⁶; Remarks: Dayton C. Miller ledger entry: "American Indian, Winnebago."²

For more information: Library of Congress / Dayton C. Miller Collection

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection catalog record as of February 23, 2017
³ [Wolf 2002]
⁴ entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
⁵ [Wolf 2002] (original text: ‘L 21 1/4’)
⁶ entered by Clint Goss on February 23, 2017

DCM 839: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) ~1929 Native American Flute

Primary Material: Cedar¹; Cedar²; Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)^2,3 «Wikipedia»; Date crafted: Before March 30, 1929⁴; Date acquired: March 30, 1929²; Overall length: 56.039(±0.159) cm (⇇ 'L 22 1/16' in)⁵; 55.90(±0.05) cm²; Materials: Cedar(?), stained dark brown, nickel silver flue plate, wood flue cover.²; Condition: Worm damage in 5 places.²

Provenance: From N. E. Carter, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 30 Mar. 1929.²; Disposition: In the Dayton C. Miller collection of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., cataloged as DCM 839:.⁶; Remarks: Dayton C. Miller ledger entry: "American Indian, Winnebago."²

For more information: Library of Congress / Dayton C. Miller Collection

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection catalog record as of February 23, 2017
³ [Wolf 2002]
⁴ entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
⁵ [Wolf 2002] (original text: ‘L 22 1/16’)
⁶ entered by Clint Goss on February 23, 2017

DCM 840: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) ~1929 Native American Whistle

Primary Material: Bamboo¹; Bamboo²; Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)² «Wikipedia»; Date crafted: Before March 30, 1929³; Date acquired: March 30, 1929²; Overall length: 41.90(±0.05) cm²; Materials: Bamboo, quill.²; Condition: Flue cover quill partially broken and missing.²

Provenance: From N. E. Carter, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 30 Mar. 1929.²; Disposition: In the Dayton C. Miller collection of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., cataloged as DCM 840:.⁴

For more information: Library of Congress / Dayton C. Miller Collection

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection catalog record as of February 23, 2017
³ entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
⁴ entered by Clint Goss on February 23, 2017

DCM 842: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) ~1929 Native American Flute

Primary Material: Soft wood¹; Softwood²; Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)^2,3 «Wikipedia»; Date crafted: Before April 6, 1929⁴; Date acquired: April 6, 1929²; Overall length: 57.309(±0.159) cm (⇇ 'L 22 9/16' in)⁵; Materials: Unidentified soft wood, stained green, iron wire ferrules, brass rifle shell casing mouthpipe. Oak flue cover, string, aluminum(?) flue plate. No mark.²

Provenance: From N. E. Carter, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 6 Apr. 1929.²; Disposition: In the Dayton C. Miller collection of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., cataloged as DCM 842:.⁶; Remarks: Dayton C. Miller ledger entry: "American Indian, Winnebago." The simple carved oak flue cover is attached with string, although very likely originally attached with leather thong.²

For more information: Library of Congress / Dayton C. Miller Collection

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection catalog record as of February 23, 2017
³ [Wolf 2002]
⁴ entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
⁵ [Wolf 2002] (original text: ‘L 22 9/16’)
⁶ entered by Clint Goss on February 23, 2017

DCM 847: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) ~1929 Native American Flute

Primary Material: Wood¹; Wood²; Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)^2,3 «Wikipedia»; Date crafted: Before April 15, 1929⁴; Date acquired: April 15, 1929²; Overall length: 64.453(±0.159) cm (⇇ 'L 25 3/8' in)⁵; 64.35(±0.05) cm²; Materials: Tube, including integral mouthpiece, of unidentified wood. Lead bands, carved walnut flue cover, lead flue plate.²; Condition: Seams open due to shrinkage.²

Provenance: From Albert G. Heath, Chicago, 15 Apr. 1929.²; Disposition: In the Dayton C. Miller collection of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., cataloged as DCM 847:.⁶; Remarks: Dayton C. Miller ledger entry: "American Indian, Winnebago."²

For more information: Library of Congress / Dayton C. Miller Collection

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection catalog record as of February 23, 2017
³ [Wolf 2002]
⁴ entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
⁵ [Wolf 2002] (original text: ‘L 25 3/8’)
⁶ entered by Clint Goss on February 23, 2017

DCM 897: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) ~1929 Native American Flute

Primary Material: Soft wood¹; Softwood²; Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)^2,3 «Wikipedia»; Date crafted: Before September 28, 1929⁴; Date acquired: September 28, 1929²; Overall length: 64.135(±0.159) cm (⇇ 'L 25 1/4' in)⁵; 65.40(±0.05) cm²; Materials: Soft wood, stained clay red and decorated in 2 places with leather sleeves of colored beadwork (original?). Animal horn mouthpipe, lead flue plate.²; Condition: Worm damage between fingerholes 2 and 3.²

Provenance: From N. E. Carter, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 28 Sept. 1929.²; Disposition: In the Dayton C. Miller collection of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., cataloged as DCM 897:.⁶; Remarks: Dayton C. Miller ledger entry: "American Indian, Winnebago." The seam on each side is sealed with a glued-on strip of linen.²

For more information: Library of Congress / Dayton C. Miller Collection

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection catalog record as of February 23, 2017
³ [Wolf 2002]
⁴ entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
⁵ [Wolf 2002] (original text: ‘L 25 1/4’)
⁶ entered by Clint Goss on February 23, 2017

PBH 2004.24.31730: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) 1987 Native American Flute

Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)¹ «Wikipedia»; Date crafted: 1987¹; Overall length: 10.2(±0.1) cm²

Disposition: In the Peabody Museum of Harvard, cataloged as #2004.24.31730.³

¹ Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University catalog record as of April 14, 2017
² Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University catalog record as of April 14, 2017 (original text: ‘Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)’)
³ entered by Clint Goss on April 14, 2017

PBH 99-12-10/53006: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) ~1826 "Hutter" Native American Flute

Primary Material: Wood¹; Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)² «Wikipedia»; Date crafted: 1825 – 1826 or before³; About 1800 – 1825¹; Overall length: 41.0(±0.5) cm⁴

Provenance: Donor: Mrs. Augusta K. Horton (1873 - 1899), Donor: L. Cushing Kimball (1873 - 1899), Donor: David P. Kimball (1873 - 1899), Owner: David Kimball (Unknown - 1873), Owner: Peale Museum (1828 - Unknown), Collector: Lt. George Christian Hutter (1825-1826 - 1828), Geography/Provenience: North America/United States, Geo-Locale: Missouri River?; Mississippi River?¹; Disposition: In the Peabody Museum of Harvard, cataloged as #99-12-10/53006.⁵; Remarks: Inventory Description: Wooden flute, lead-capped end, wooden stopper tied with leather, painted red.¹

For more information: Flutopedia: The Development of Flutes in North America / The Hutter Winnebago Flute

Cited in: [McLaughlin 2003], page 133; [Watson 2003]

¹ Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University catalog record as of April 14, 2017
² Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University catalog record as of April 14, 2017 (original text: ‘Winnebago?’)
³ [McLaughlin 2003], page 131
⁴ Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University catalog record as of April 14, 2017 (original text: ‘Overall: 41 x 3 x 4.5 cm (16 1/8 x 1 3/16 x 1 3/4 in.)’)
⁵ entered by Clint Goss on April 14, 2017

TL-WSU #2: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk) ~1930 Mid-range A Native American Flute

Primary Material: Juniper¹; Crafting culture: Winnebago (Ho-Chąąnk)² «Wikipedia»; Date crafted: About 1930¹; Overall length: 52.4(±0.1) cm (⇇ 524 mm)¹

Provenance: From the collection of Thurlow Lieurance. Restored to playing condition by Dr. Richard W. Payne in 1989.¹; Disposition: In the Thurlow Lieruance collection at Wichita State University.³; In the collection of the Wichita State University since May 17, 1990.⁴

¹ [Hensley 2002], page 11
² [Hensley 2002], page 11 (original text: ‘Winnebago?’)
³ entered by Clint Goss on 2002
⁴ [Hensley 2002], page 3

Culture: Wyandot (Wendat)

CMH III-H-240: Smith Nichols Wyandot (Wendat) ~1912 Native American Flute

Primary Material: Wood¹; Crafting culture: Wyandot (Wendat)¹ «Wikipedia»; Instrument maker: Smith Nichols¹; Date crafted: July 1912 or before¹; Overall length: 60.7(±0.1) cm²

¹ Canadian Museum of History catalog record as of April 14, 2017
² Canadian Museum of History catalog record as of April 14, 2017 (original text: ‘Length 60.7 cm, Width 4.5 cm, Depth 6.1 cm’)

Maker: Allen Williams

Allen Williams Ultra-high E Minor Native American Flute

Fundamental pitch (design): E7¹; Fingering sequence: 1–2¹; Instrument maker: Allen Williams¹; Date crafted: November 29, 2003 or before²; Date acquired: November 29, 2003¹; Primary scale: Minor Pentatonic¹ (steps: 3–2–2–3–2) «Wikipedia»

Provenance: Won by Clint Goss in a raffle at the Woodlands Flute Circle hosted by Geoffrey Evans on November 29, 2003.¹; Disposition: In the collection of Clint Goss.³

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
³ entered by Clint Goss on April 1, 2022

Maker: Ray Woods

Ray Woods High E Minor Native American Flute

Fundamental pitch (design): E5¹; Instrument maker: Ray Woods¹ «Web Site»; Date crafted: November 1, 2009 or before²; Date acquired: November 1, 2009¹; Primary scale: Minor Pentatonic¹ (steps: 3–2–2–3–2) «Wikipedia»; Overall length: 32.60±0.05 cm³

Provenance: Gift of the flute maker, Ray Woods, to Clint Goss in person at the Native Rhythms Flute Festival on November 1, 2009.¹; Disposition: In the collection of Clint Goss.⁴

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
³ Measured by Clint Goss on 2/16/2017: Valley brand stainless steel one-meter ruler using the metric scale.
⁴ entered by Clint Goss on April 1, 2022

Maker: Russ Wolf

Russ Wolf Mid-range F Minor Taos Replica Native American Flute

Fundamental pitch (design): F4¹; Fingering sequence: 123–123¹; Instrument maker: Russ Wolf¹; Date crafted: June 25, 2011 or before²; Date acquired: June 25, 2011¹; Primary scale: Minor Pentatonic¹ (steps: 3–2–2–3–2) «Wikipedia»; Overall length: 49.10±0.05 cm³

Provenance: Purchased by Clint Goss from the flute maker, Russ Wolf, in person at the Potomac Flute Festival on June 25, 2011.¹; Disposition: In the collection of Clint Goss.⁴

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
³ Measured by Clint Goss on 2/15/2017: Valley brand stainless steel one-meter ruler using the metric scale.
⁴ entered by Clint Goss on April 1, 2022

Russ Wolf Mid-range F# Minor Dual-Chamber Native American Flute

Fundamental pitch (design): F#4¹; Fingering sequence: 123–123¹; Instrument maker: Russ Wolf¹; Date crafted: November 20, 2004 or before²; Date acquired: November 20, 2004¹; Primary scale: Minor Pentatonic¹ (steps: 3–2–2–3–2) «Wikipedia»; Overall length: 57.80±0.05 cm³

Provenance: Purchased by Clint Goss in person from the flute maker, Russ Wolf, at the Flower Mound gathering on November 20, 2004.¹; Disposition: In the collection of Clint Goss.⁴

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
³ Measured by Clint Goss on 2/15/2017: Valley brand stainless steel one-meter ruler using the metric scale.
⁴ entered by Clint Goss on April 1, 2022

Maker: Waltons

Waltons High D Major Penta Irish Whistle

Fundamental pitch (design): D5¹; Instrument maker: Waltons Music¹ «Web Site»; Date crafted: July 20, 2015 or before²; Date acquired: July 20, 2015¹; Primary scale: Major Pentatonic¹ (steps: 2–2–3–2–3) «Wikipedia»

Provenance: Gift of Tom Ciesla to Clint Goss in person on July 20, 2015.¹; Disposition: In the collection of Clint Goss.³

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
³ entered by Clint Goss on April 1, 2022

Maker: Woodsounds

Woodsounds High C Minor Native American Flute

Fundamental pitch (design): C5¹; Fingering sequence: 123–123¹; Instrument maker: Woodsounds Flutes¹ «Web Site»; Date crafted: September 13, 2014 or before²; Date acquired: September 13, 2014¹; Primary scale: Minor Pentatonic¹ (steps: 3–2–2–3–2) «Wikipedia»

Provenance: Purchased by Clint Goss in person from the flute maker, Brent Haines, at Flute Haven 2014 on September 13, 2014.¹; Disposition: In the collection of Clint Goss.³

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
³ entered by Clint Goss on April 1, 2022

Woodsounds Mid-range C# Minor Native American Flute

Fundamental pitch (design): C#4¹; Fingering sequence: 123–123¹; Instrument maker: Woodsounds Flutes¹ «Web Site»; Date crafted: May 22, 2009 or before²; Date acquired: May 22, 2009¹; Primary scale: Minor Pentatonic¹ (steps: 3–2–2–3–2) «Wikipedia»; Overall length: 76.80±0.05 cm³; Markings: Marked "D27E" under the block.¹

Provenance: Gift of the flute maker, Brent Haines, to Clint Goss in person at the Zion Canyon Native Flute School on May 22, 2009.¹; Disposition: In the collection of Clint Goss.⁴

¹ entered by Clint Goss
² entered by Clint Goss, based on the date acquired.
³ Measured by Clint Goss on 2/15/2017: Valley brand stainless steel one-meter ruler using the metric scale.
⁴ entered by Clint Goss on April 1, 2022