Whistle

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19th century · Wood · Musical Instruments

Whistles, which may produce three or four notes, are used by musical groups and by hunters for signaling. The whistles sound alternately in the manner of European and hand-bell ensembles, with each performer producing a different pitch or pitches. A voice might also supply certain notes. This Janus-head form, with finger holes in each "elbow," is similar to other whistles which suggest a human anatomy.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Wood

Culture

Mossi or Guronsi People

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Purchase, Gifts of June Fenton and Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. F. Sichel, by exchange, 1982