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Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9716, 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 9-9780, described as Pigeon flute; gourd with 4 bamboo pipes and light brown stain; bamboo tongue for tail ring; 15.7 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 9-9686, described as pigeon flute; 3 bamboo pipes w/black ink; ht. 5 cm, w. 5.5 cm, ivory tongue for tail ring. With yellow plastic ring.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9594, described as pigeon flute;gourd w/8 bamboo pipes; brownstain;ivory tongue for tail ring; ht.4.4 cm., L. 4.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9760, described as Pigeon flute; gourd with 2 bamboo pipes and black ink; bamboo tongue for tail ring; 17 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 9-9621, described as pigeon flute; gourd w/4slotted bamboo openings;tan stain; painted black floral border; bamboo tongue for tail ring; c. 12.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9667, 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 9-9643, described as pigeon flute; 2 bamboo pipes; dark brown stain; ht. 5 cm., w. 4.2 cmivory tongue for tail ring; cut design on end of one pipe

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9779, described as Pigeon flute; gourd with 4 bamboo pipes and light brown stain; bamboo tongue for tail ring; 15.7 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.

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