Whistle Ritual
Tschokwe
Reference: MRF-8
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- Height
- 12 cm
- Material
- Ivory
In addition to serving for communication, transmission of messages and participation in ritual ceremonies these small whistles are used by hunters, in hunting and in war.…
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Full original description
In addition to serving for communication, transmission of messages and participation in ritual ceremonies these small whistles are used by hunters, in hunting and in war. They're hanging around their necks with a little sane. It is also a protective and powerful element. In this case he wears the hair of the masks Cicumzawhich represents the horn of the hippotrago or antelope horse, symbol of strength and masculinity. It is the object of attention and care, such as the anointings with palm oil that give it that reddish brown tone.
Further technical information
- Width
- 3 cm
- Attributed period
- First third of the century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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