Object class: Multiple flutes / Donor: Estate of James Pomeroy Howe - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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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 9-9728, described as pigeon flute; 5 bamboo pipes with natural color and varnish; bamboo tongue for tail 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. For additional information consult accession envelope.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9757, described as Pigeon flute; gourd with 2 bamboo pipes and black ink; bamboo tongue for tail ring; 13.5 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 9-9722, described as pigeon flute; 5 bamboo pipes with rust colored stain; ivory tongue for tail 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. For additional information consult accession envelope.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9572, described as Pigeon flute;gourd w/6 bamboo pipes;black, ivory tongue for tail ring; ht. 4.5 cm.;1.5 cm. According to Berthold Laufer, flutes were used for esthetic value of their music. Makers in this collection: HUNGCHUNG,KUEI,MING,PAN,SHIH-TZU(?),SHENG & LI.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9715, described as pigeon flute; 5 bamboo pipes with dark brown stain; ivory tongue for tail 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. For additional information consult accession envelope.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9576, described as pigeon flute;gourd w/10 bamboo pipes; black; ivory tongue for tail ring; ht. 4.5 cm., L. 5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9623, described as pigeon flute; gourd w/4 slotted bamboo openings, tan stain, painted red & black floral border; bamboo tongue for tail ring; c. 15 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9656, described as pigeon flute; 2 bamboo pipes; red-brown stain; ht. 5 cm., w. 4.2 cm.ivory tongue for tail ring

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9677, described as pigeon flute; 3 black lacquered paper pipes w/brown stained tops; ht5 cm, w. 5.5 cm, bamboo tongue for tail ring

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