Owner: HWMC
Catalog#: AF-AEBH-60-14
Edge-blown Flutes (Blow-hole)
Luba Warrior Flute
Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Luba
Wood
ca. Mid-20th century
Length: 13 cm
Aerophone – Edge-blown – Flute/Whistle
A figural flute/whistle made out of wood and decorated with a carved human head wearing a coiffure in cascade. This whistle comes from the Luba people. The hairstyle and the features of the face are typical of the Luba Shankadi style.