Botijuela

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19th century · earthenware; polychrome · Musical Instruments

Called botijuela in Spanish but also known as bunga, its African name, this vessel can be used either by blowing across its top or as a percussion pot when slapped on the side. When it is blown across the top it may be called a botija; diferent notes are produced by covering a smaller hole in the side with the finger. The botijuela is used to accompany song (son) and dance (danzon).

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

earthenware; polychrome

Culture

West Indies, Cuba

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889