These flutes, from the Bamileke culture in Cameroon, would have been played during ceremonies by musicians and traditional hunters. Having been in separate private European collections, the two flutes are ‘united’ and now sold as a pair.
Provenance of Left ‘Male’ Flute: Ex Jan Lundberg Collection, Sweden
Height of ‘Male’ Flute Including Custom Stand: 33.5cm
Height of ‘Male’ Flute Excluding Custom Stand: 29cm
Width of ‘Male’ Flute: 8cm
Depth: 4cm
Width of Custom Stand: 8cm
Depth of Custom Stand: 7.5cm
Provenance of Right ‘Female’ Flute: Ex Private Collection, Belgium
Height of ‘Female’ Flute Including Custom Stand: 34cm
Height of ‘Female’ Flute Excluding Custom Stand: 29.5cm
Width of ‘Female Flute’ : 7.5cm
Depth: 4cm
Width of Custom Stand: 8.5cm
Depth of Custom Stand: 7.5cm
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Dimensions:Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
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Sold As:Set of 2
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Style:Tribal(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:WoodCarved
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Place of Origin:Cameroon
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Period:Early 20th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1930’s
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:London, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: LU8736236170992
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