Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire)
Kuba

Wood and fiber
ca. Mid-20th century
Length: 37cm
Aerophone – Edge-blown – Flute/Whistle

This Kuba flute has a single finger hole, which is a common characteristic of the southern Congolese whistle form. The top round blow hole is bulbous while the bottom is a carved fluted lance.  A characteristic of the Kuba flutes is the single finger hole.