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Whistle/Flute

Bwa; Mossi; Burkina Faso

Artwork Details

Whistle/Flute
1900-1985
Bwa; Mossi; Burkina Faso
wood
16 x 3 x 1 ¼ in. (40.64 x 8.26 x 3.33 cm)
Gift of Dr. Harold Lockett.
1985/1.144

Description

Flutes are typically played during funeral ceremonies. The sounds imitate the tonal language of the people.

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