Burkina Faso, Black Volta River Region
Bobo-Fing

Wood, fiber rope
Early -Mid 20th Century
Length: 9.5 inches
Aerophone – Edge-blown – Blow-hole

Traditional tribal  flute of the Bobo Fing (literally ‘black Bobo’) of the Mande people, who live in eastern Burkina Faso. They are primarily farmers whose lives are regulated by a council of elders.  This is referred to as a bulbous flute due to its shape.  In addition to the finger holes on each side of the bulbous top, there is a single finger hole in the lower bottom on the backside.