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Flute - Whistle

Teke Figural Flute

Democratic Republic of Congo
Teke

Wood
Mid 20th Century

Height 5.5 inches
Aerophone - Edge-blown - Flute/Whistle

The Teke People live on the banks of the Congo River. This figural flute is played by blowing across the bottom opening and modifying the sound by opening and closing the two side holes with the fingers.

 

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Catalog#: AF-AEBH-75-41