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Flute - Whistle

Songye Flute (3)

Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Songye

Wood
ca. Mid-20th century

Length: 5 inches
Aerophone - Edge-blown - Flute/Whistle

Flutes play an important part in mask dances of the Songye. This flute is hand carved from one piece of wood, with a Kifwebe stylized head mask and groove decoration. Usage traces and drying cracks. Two finger holes for pitch variations.

 

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Catalog#: AF-AEBH-73-41