Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Luba

Wood
ca. Mid-20th century
Length: 5 inches
Aerophone – Edge-blown – Flute/Whistle

Flutes play an important part in mask dances of the Luba. This flute is hand carved from one piece of wood, with a Luba stylized head mask and groove decoration. Usage traces. Two finger holes for altering the pitch.