Superb wooden Bamileke flute. Cameroon - XIX - XX Century. This Bamileke Flute has a distinctive anthropomorphic shape. It is worn around the neck by looping twine and treading it through the two holes at the bottom, thus, it hangs upside down when not in use. There are two finger holes used to alter the pitch when played and to send signals and messages, as the African languages are tonal. Size: 21.5 x 6.5 x 3 cm. Weight: Aprox 0.5 kg (for sale without stand). Acquired from a Spanish private collection, R.O in the 80's. IMPORTANT: For other destinations out of European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive LICENSE EXPORTATION by the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subjected to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10 %. Please note that for far destination (Asia, middle east etc.. ), it might have an additional cost for the shipping.