Small whistle · D. R. Congo, Lega · ID: 3037845
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Size
H: 6,5 cm
H: 2.6 inch
Description
ivory, decorated with tribe-typical circle ornaments with central drilling, min. dam., traces of abrasion, small missing parts, fine cracks through age, base;
Lega whistles have multiple uses and meanings depending on the context in which they were used. For example during “bwami” initiations, they may be blown to prevent rainfall or the lead singer during initiations uses it to give instructions or sing praises.
Comparing literature
Cogdell, Jacqueline, Turn up the Volume! University of California 1999, p. 307, ill. 90