Zemanek-Münster

Flute

R. D. Congo, Tchokwé
Vendu 3 000 €
Provenance
Yann Ferrandin, Paris, France
Portuguese Private Collection
Taille
H: 6,5 cm
H: 2.6 inch

Description

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


Littérature comparée

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

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