Object name: Pigeon flute / Function: 5.6 Sports, Games, Amusements; Gambling and Pet Accessories - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9606, described as pigoen flute;gourd w/6 bamboo pipes; red-brownstain;ivory tongue fortail ring; ht. 4.4 cm. L. 4.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9759, 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 9-9609, 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 9-9772, described as Pigeon flute; gourd with 4 bamboo pipes and dark brown stain; 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 9-9745, described as Pigeon flute; gourd with 2 bamboo pipes and black ink; bamboo tongue for tail ring; 15.5 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 9-9613, described as pigeon flute;gourd w/4 slotted bamboo openings;tan stain;painted black design;bamboo tongue for tail ring; c. 12 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9761, 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 9-9633, described as pigeon flute;2 black bamboo pipes; ht.5 cm., w. 4.2 cm. ivory tongue for tail ring

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 9-9602, described as pigeon flute;gourd w/6 bamboo pipes;brownstain;ivory tongue for tail ring; ht.4.4 cm. L. 4.5 cm. cut design on end of largest pipe.

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