Flute - Bwa - Burkina Faso (No reserve price)
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Flute, an original mid-20th century Bwa wooden flute from Burkina Faso, measuring 13 cm high, 7 cm wide and 2 cm deep, weighing 80 g, in good condition and sold with a stand, with provenance from a gallery/antique dealer and a former private collection from Germany.
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Old Bwa flute from Burkina Faso.
Flutes were used across sub-Saharan Africa in as many different ways as their forms were varied: individually or in groups, e.g. as a signalling instrument, as a means of communication, for entertainment or ritually at initiations, weddings, births and funerals. In addition, they were status symbols, worn as jewellery and were an outward sign of the owner's affiliation.
Provenance: former private collection from Germany. Including custom made stand!
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Old Bwa flute from Burkina Faso.
Flutes were used across sub-Saharan Africa in as many different ways as their forms were varied: individually or in groups, e.g. as a signalling instrument, as a means of communication, for entertainment or ritually at initiations, weddings, births and funerals. In addition, they were status symbols, worn as jewellery and were an outward sign of the owner's affiliation.
Provenance: former private collection from Germany. Including custom made stand!
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Bwa
Country of Origin
Burkina Faso
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Flute
Height
13 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
2 cm
Weight
80 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Original/official
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