Owner: HWMC
Catalog#: AF-AEBH-49-14
Edge-blown Flutes (Blow-hole)
Bobo Ceremonial Flute
Burkino Faso
Bobo
Wood
Early – Mid 20th century with dark patina
Height: 16.5 inches
Aerophone – Edge-blown – Flute/Whistle with custom mounting
This Bobo ceremonial avian form flute shows the wing-tip mouth plate that leads to the bulbous sounding body with two finger holes for alternating the pitches. Extended is a stylized human mask like face that terminates at the end with a bird head and its long beak. This flute shows traditional style and a patina surface.