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Flute Whistle

2012.10.0311

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Artifact Identification Flute Whistle   (2012.10.0311)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
    2. :
  2. Musical T&E
    3. :
  3. Musical Instruments
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date First half 20th century
Culture Bobo
Location Not on Exhibit

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 N/A
Materials Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
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

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Robert C. and Donna M. Spina Helmholz
Reproduction No

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