Owner: HWMC
Catalog#: AF-AEBH-63-14
Edge-blown Flutes (Blow-hole)
Bwa/Samo (Mpiru)-Small Flute
Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta)
Bwa
Wood
Mid 20th Century
Length: 6 inches
Aerophone – Edge-blown – Flute/Whistle
This small bulbous flute/whistle was stone carved by a Bwa hunter and would be part of the various items that accompanied them in their hunt. There are two-finger holes for changing pitches and the hole in the bottom shows that it was worn as a pendant. The hunter used it to communicate with his companions and signal to his dogs. Shows signs of age and usage.