Owner: HWMC
Catalog#: AF-AEBH-50-14
Edge-blown Flutes (Blow-hole)
Kuba Bulbous Flute (A)
Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire)
Kuba
Wood and fiber
ca. Mid-20th century
Length: 37cm
Aerophone – Edge-blown – Flute/Whistle
This Kuba flute has a single finger hole, which is a common characteristic of the southern Congolese whistle form. The top round blow hole is bulbous while the bottom is a carved fluted lance. A characteristic of the Kuba flutes is the single finger hole.