Lot no. 190
Lobi, Burkina Faso, mid 20th century
Set of two old hunters' flutes with a terminal mouthpiece. They have two playing holes near the mouthpiece and one at the bottom, as well as a carrying hole. These holes are used to play short melodic-rhythmic patterns that hunters would play to communicate with each other or during festivities.
Dense wood
L: 25 cm and 24.5 cm
Beautiful patina from use. In playable condition.
Sold with their base
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