Function: 5.6 Sports, Games, Amusements; Gambling and Pet Accessories / Loans: S1988-1989 #11: Howe Homestead (City of Walnut Creek) (October 4, 1988–January 8, 1991) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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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 9-9724, described as pigeon flute; 5 bamboo pipes with light brown stain; 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 9-9785, 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 9-9625, described as pigeon flute;gourd w/7 slotted bamboo openings;tan stain; painted w/2 orange carps;bamboo tongue for tail ring; c. 15 cm.

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 9-9661, described as pigeon flute; 2 bamboo pipes;light brown stain; ht. 5 cm, w. 4.2 cm bamboo tongue for tail ring.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9666, described as pigeon flute; 2 bamboo pipes; natural color; ht. 5 cm, w. 4.2 cm, bamboo tongue for tail ring.

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 9-9729, 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.