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Bone flute made by Wales' first farmers, c. 6,000 years ago.

Bone flute made by Wales' first farmers, c. 6,000 years ago. This image shows a bone flute made on a sheep metapodial bone. It has three holes and may either have been a simple flute or whistle. The larger hole may have been the blow-hole. This is the oldest dated musical instrument found from Wales.


Item reference: : GTJ27693

This item comes from: National Museums & Galleries of Wales (Item reference: 74.23H/6).
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