Owner: HWMC
Catalog#: AF-AEBH-19-14
Resource: Esther Dagan’s MAN AND HIS VISION-THE TRADITION OF WOOD SCULPTURE OF BURKINA FASO
Edge-blown Flutes (Blow-hole)
Kuba - Kete Hunter Flute
Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Kuba – Kete
Wood, skin, fiber
ca. Early-Mid 20th century
Length: 11.5 inches
Aerophone – Edge-blown – Flute/Whistle
This tribal hunter’s flute comes from the Kete (Kuba) People of Central Democratic Republic of Congo. It is wrapped in skin and braided fiber. There is one finger-hole (a common characteristic of the Kuba) for altering the pitch. Excellent patina and signs of usage.