Terminal Flute Or Whistle Known As “koteyo” — Bwa/nuna Culture, Burkina Faso
TERMINAL FLUTE or WHISTLE known as ‘Koteyo’
Bwa / Nuna culture, Burkina Faso
First half of the 20th century
Wood with a glossy patina
H.: 49; L.: 10.5 cm
A particularly long whistle made from a single piece of wood, with the upper part of the body slightly bulging. The instrument has two rings.
Wood with a glossy red patina.
According to Marc Ginzberg, in his book *Afrique, L'art des Formes*, published in 2000: ‘This instrument was used to accompany masked dances; it was not particularly musical, as it is in fact a one- or two-note whistle, but it was often used to imitate the inflections of spoken or sung language. ”
Illustrative photograph: Duval, Maurice (born 1946), Musician with whistle flute, 1978 © Musée du quai Branly.
Text and photographs © FCP CORIDON
Bwa / Nuna culture, Burkina Faso
First half of the 20th century
Wood with a glossy patina
H.: 49; L.: 10.5 cm
A particularly long whistle made from a single piece of wood, with the upper part of the body slightly bulging. The instrument has two rings.
Wood with a glossy red patina.
According to Marc Ginzberg, in his book *Afrique, L'art des Formes*, published in 2000: ‘This instrument was used to accompany masked dances; it was not particularly musical, as it is in fact a one- or two-note whistle, but it was often used to imitate the inflections of spoken or sung language. ”
Illustrative photograph: Duval, Maurice (born 1946), Musician with whistle flute, 1978 © Musée du quai Branly.
Text and photographs © FCP CORIDON
520 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1795234
Availability: In stock
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