Flute Whistle

2012.10.0311

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Artifact Identification Flute Whistle   (2012.10.0311)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
  2. :
  3. Musical T&E
  4. :
  5. Musical Instruments
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date First half 20th century
Culture Bobo

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 19.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 4.8 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 53 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

"Sotheby's Auction, June 2012, Lot #60" Comparanda by Taylor A. Dale from Quality Antique Tribal Art on October 1, 2012.

Bibliography

Land of the Flying Masks by Christopher Roy and Th. Wheelock, Prestel Vexlay. Germany, 2007. Sculptures des Trois Volta. G. Massa. J-C Lauret. Sepia, Societe des Amateurs de L’Art African. Art of the Upper Volta Rivers. C. Rox Alain & Francoise. Chaffin, France, unknown date. Haute Volta. Henri Kamer. Printed in Belgium (Sopeba 15th African Exhibition) 1973

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Robert C. and Donna M. Spina Helmholz
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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