"Flute Or Hunter's Whistle - Nuna Culture, Burkina Faso - First Half Of The 20th Century"
Flute Or Hunter's Whistle Nuna culture, Burkina Faso
First half of the 20th century
Wood with glossy patina
H. 18.5 ; L. 5.5 ; W. 2.5 cm
Wooden whistle with two notes, carved to represent a stylised character standing on two cylindrical legs. The body is entirely incised with obliques and the mouthpiece slightly convex.
Wood with a bright red patina.
It was used for hunting. Its shiny patina shows its use.
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