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Flute - D. R. Congo, Chokwe

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Description

wood, shiny dark brown patina, in the shape of an arm- and legless figure with fine carved coiffure, circular mouthpiece, drilled hole for support, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base;
when hunting the Chokwe use a whistle to communicate with their companions and to call the dogs.
H: 10 cm, H: 3,9 inch
Provenance:
Gallery König, Brussels, Belgium
Lit.: Brincard, Marie-Therese, Sounding forms, Washington D.C. 1989, p. 169, ill. 137
Continent: Africa

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Flute - D. R. Congo, Chokwe

Name: Flute - D. R. Congo, Chokwe
SKU: 43707972
Price: 1100 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €700 - €1,000

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