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Sub-Saharan whistles draw attention to special events like the arrival of a king and convey messages or signal during hunts. In ensembles, each whistle may sound at a specific time to form a melody. Whistles are crafted in traditional forms. Though the whistle's carved images are inverted when played, the depictions may add to its prestige.
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Title: Whistle
Date: late 19th century
Geography: Democratic Republic of Congo
Culture: Kongo peoples
Medium: Wood, wire
Dimensions: L. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Classification: Aerophone-Whistle Flute-whistle
Credit Line: Purchase, Robert Alonzo Lehman Bequest, 2012
Object Number: 2012.340
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