Flute - Whistle

Kuba Hunter Figure Flute

Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Kuba

Wood, Copper
ca. Early-Mid 20th century

10.25

The geometric pattern found in the copper inlay of this hunter's figure flute has certain meaning and importance to the Kuba people. The level of detail and the pattern determines the status of the person who carved this flute. The patterns not only represent economic and social status but ethnic unity.

Owner: DISPLAY: A World of Music: Africa, Asia and Latin America ~ Instruments from the Hartenberger World Music Collection- Sheldon Art Galleries - February 6, 2015 - January 2, 2016
Catalog#: AF-AEBH-81

Picture of this flute is posted on the following website: http://beautiesofafrique.tumblr.com/post/91150796205/african-art-from-the-kuba-people-of-the DISPLAY: A World of Music: Africa, Asia and Latin America ~ Instruments from the Hartenberger World Music Collection- Sheldon Art Galleries - February 6, 2015 - January 2, 2016

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