Mossi. Whistle, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, leather cord, 11 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. (30.2 x 5.4 x 2.9 cm). Gift of Eileen and Michael Cohen, 1991.227.23. Creative Commons-BY.

Whistle

late 19th-early 20th century

Mossi

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Mossi
Classification: Musical Instrument
Formatted Medium: Wood, leather cord
Medium: wood, leather, cord
Locations: Place made: Burkina Faso
Dimensions: 11 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. (30.2 x 5.4 x 2.9 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 1991.227.23
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Whistle

Mossi

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