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Flute - Whistle

Kuba Bulbous Flute

Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kuba

Wood
ca. Mid-20th century

Length: 37cm
Aerophone - Edge-blown - Flute/Whistle

This Kuba flute has a single finger hole, which is a common characteristic of the southern Congolese whistle form. The top round blow hole is bulbous while the bottom is a carved fluted lance.

 

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Catalog#: AF-AEBH-50-42