"Engraved Bamboo Flute, Ambrym Island, Vanuatu"
Bamboo flute engraved with geometric patterns, typical instrument of Ambrym Island, village of Ranon, Vanuatu, mid-20th century.The player holds the flute and arms with their fingers over the holes, places their lower lip along one side of the V and blows.
length 71.5 cm diameter 3 cm.
very good general condition and beautiful patina of use.
Private collection Cleenewerck Brigitte and Gilles - Belgium.