Flute ·  D. R. Congo, Chokwe · ID: 3040227

Description

wood, shiny dark brown patina, in the shape of an arm- and legless figure with fine carved coiffure, circular mouthpiece, drilled hole for support, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base;
when hunting the Chokwe use a whistle to communicate with their companions and to call the dogs.

The object Flute with the object ID 3040227 was part of the auction 82nd Tribal Art Auction on February 27, 2016. The object with the lot number 468 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,100 with an asking price of EUR 700.

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Comparing literature

Brincard, Marie-Therese, Sounding forms, Washington D.C. 1989, p. 169, ill. 137