Zemanek-Münster

Flute

D. R. Congo, Chokwe
sold EUR 1,100
Provenance
Gallery König, Brussels, Belgium
Size
H: 10 cm
H: 3.9 inch

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.


Comparing literature

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

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