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.