Function: 5.6 Sports, Games, Amusements; Gambling and Pet Accessories / Loans: S1986-1987 #9: Howe Homestead (City of Walnut Creek) (October 13, 1986–June 9, 1988) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

Start Over Function 5.6 Sports, Games, Amusements; Gambling and Pet Accessories Loans S1986-1987 #9: Howe Homestead (City of Walnut Creek) (October 13, 1986–June 9, 1988)

Hearst Museum object titled Bell, accession number 9-9797, described as Pigeon flute; bell; brass; three 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 9-9609, described as pigeon flute; gourd w/6 bamboo pipes; natural color w/painted green carp on 1 side & orange carp on the other; ivory tongue for tail ring, L. 6.3 cm., ht, 6 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9785, described as Pigeon flute; gourd with 8 bamboo pipes and black ink; bamboo tongue for tail ring; 15 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 9-9757, 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 9-9623, 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 9-9641, described as pigeon flute; 2 bamboo pipes; dk.brown stain; ht. 5 cm., w. 4.2 cm. ivory tongue for tail ring; cut design on end of 1 pipe

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9711, described as pigeon flute; 5 bamboo pipes with black ink; 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 9-9792, described as Pigeon flute; 5 bamboo pipes on rectangular base; natural color with red top and bottom; red bamboo tongue for tail ring; Length 4.7 cm, height 3.3 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.