Lot #19 - Five Hunting Whistles, Lobi People, Burkina Faso, Africa, early 20th Century
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art - Part III
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Sale Date:22 Sep 2019 ~ 4pm (AEST)
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Lot #:19
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Lot Description:Five Hunting Whistles, Lobi People, Burkina Faso, Africa, early 20th Century
finely carved & decorated
L 32-44 cm -
Notes:These types of whistles were used for hunting, when hunters communicate with each other in the bush, larger versions such as these were used during ceremonies to honour ancestors
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Estimate:A$600 - 800
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
