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Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9659, described as Pigeon flute; 2 bamboo pipes, light 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 9-9793, described as Pigeon flute; wood; cone shaped dome top and flared base; bamboo tongue for tail ring; Height 3.7 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 9-9575, described as Pigeon flute;gourd w/6 bamboo pipes;black, ivory tongue for tail ring; ht. 4.5 cm; L. 5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9636, described as pigeon flute;2 black bamboo pipes;ht. 5 cm., w. 4.2 cm. plexiglas tongue for tail ring.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9743, 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 9-9751, 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 9-9727, 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.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9789, described as Pigeon flute: 1 bamboo pipe; natural color with red top and bottom; red bamboo tongue for tail ring; length 2 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.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9628, described as pigeon flute;gourd in shape of pig's head; 4 slotted bamboo openingsivory tongue for tail ring; c. 15 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9736, 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.

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