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Start Over Loans S2003-2004 #3: Howe Homestead (City of Walnut Creek) (October 24, 2003–October 26, 2003)

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 9-9681, described as pigeon flute; 3 bamboo pipes w/light brown stain; ht. 5 cm, w. 5.5 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 9-9733, described as pigeon flute; gourd with2 bamboo pipes; black; 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 9-9698, described as pigeon flute; 3 bamboo pipes with natural color with 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 9-9605, described as pigeon flute;gourd w/6 bamboo pipes;brownstain;ivory tongue for tailring; ht.4.4 cm. L. 4.5 cm. cut design on end of largest pipe

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9746, described as Pigeon flute; gourd with 2 bamboo pipes and black ink; bamboo tongue for tail ring; 13 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 9-9592, described as pigeon flute;gourd w/12 bamboo pipes;red-brown stain;ivory tongue for tail ring; ht.6.6 cm., L. 7 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9633, described as pigeon flute;2 black bamboo pipes; ht.5 cm., w. 4.2 cm. ivory tongue for tail ring