DepartmentLatin America

Panpipe (zampoña)

NamePanpipe (zampoña)

Maker Fortunato Ramos Chara

Date2008

Place madeLima, Peru, South America

MediumReed, wood, fabric

DimensionsOverall: 1 3/8 x 4 5/16 x 11 7/16 in. (3.5 x 11 x 29 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.60.22V

DescriptionThis pan pipe consists of a double row of thirteen pipes: one with six, the other seven. The two rows are bound together with three small boards. The two on the outside have a geometric design of interlocking triangles in black, red, and orange on a brown background. "RAMOS" is printed on one of the pipes. The instrument is stored in an accompanying multicolored cloth bag.