Collection place: China / Donor: Estate of James Pomeroy Howe / Loans: S1974-1975 #67: Civic Arts Center (Walnut Creek) (February 5, 1975–May 7, 1975) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Bell, accession number 9-9798, described as Pigeon flute; bell; brass; five spheres with 4 cm circular ring. According to some writers, flutes were attached to message-carrying pigeons to frighten away hawks and eventually came to be used by pigeon fanciers to lure away another fancier’s pigeon or flock in order to increase their wealth and status. According to Berthold Laufer, the flutes were used for the aesthetic value of their music. Makers in this collection include: HUNG, CHUNG, KUEI, MING, PAN, SHIH-TZU (?), SHENG, LI.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9795, described as Pigeon flute; wood; cone shaped dome top and flared base; bamboo tongue for tail ring; Height 3.7 cm. According to some writers, flutes were attached to message-carrying pigeons to frighten away hawks and eventually came to be used by pigeon fanciers to lure away another fancier’s pigeon or flock in order to increase their wealth and status. According to Berthold Laufer, the flutes were used for the aesthetic value of their music. Makers in this collection include: HUNG, CHUNG, KUEI, MING, PAN, SHIH-TZU (?), SHENG, LI.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9617, described as pigeon flute; gourd w/4 slotte bamboo openings; tan stain; painted black design; bamboo tongue for tail ring; c. 13.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9767, described as Pigeon flute; gourd with 4 bamboo pipes and black ink; bamboo tongue for tail ring; 26 cm. According to some writers, flutes were attached to message-carrying pigeons to frighten away hawks and eventually came to be used by pigeon fanciers to lure away another fancier’s pigeon or flock in order to increase their wealth and status. According to Berthold Laufer, the flutes were used for the aesthetic value of their music. Makers in this collection include: HUNG, CHUNG, KUEI, MING, PAN, SHIH-TZU (?), SHENG, LI.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9674, described as pigeon flute; 2 red plastic pipes w/bamboo ends; ht. 4.5 cm, w. 4 cmbamboo tongue for tail ring.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9799a,b, described as Pigeon flute; a) silver pigeon flute; gourd-shaped; silver tongue for tail ring; inscription; 9.5 cm. b) box; cardboard with blue fabric covering; silver pin for latch; 4.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm. Inscription in translation: “Equality for all.” According to some writers, flutes were attached to message-carrying pigeons to frighten away hawks and eventually came to be used by pigeon fanciers to lure away another fancier’s pigeon or flock in order to increase their wealth and status. According to Berthold Laufer, the flutes were used for the aesthetic value of their music. Makers in this collection include: HUNG, CHUNG, KUEI, MING, PAN, SHIH-TZU (?), SHENG, LI.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9593, described as pigeon flute;gourd w/10 bamboo pipes; brownstain; ivory tongue for tail ring; ht.7 cm., L. 7 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9630, described as pigeon flute;gourd in shape of pig's head; 4 slotted bamboo openings; ivory tongue for tail ring; c.15 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9788, described as Pigeon flute; gourd with 15 bamboo pipes on rectangular base; dark brown; ivory tongue for tail base; Length 5 cm, width 3.3 cm, height 3.7 cm. According to some writers, flutes were attached to message-carrying pigeons to frighten away hawks and eventually came to be used by pigeon fanciers to lure away another fancier’s pigeon or flock in order to increase their wealth and status. According to Berthold Laufer, the flutes were used for the aesthetic value of their music. Makers in this collection include: HUNG, CHUNG, KUEI, MING, PAN, SHIH-TZU (?), SHENG, LI.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9678, described as pigeon flute; 3 black lacquered paper pipes w/brown stained tops; ht5 cm, w. 5.5 cm,;bamboo tongue for tail ring.